2003 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1999 Lada Niva
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daihatsu Terios (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1999 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 1999 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lada Niva weights approximately 155 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Terios.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daihatsu Terios | 1999 Lada Niva | |
Make | Daihatsu | Lada |
Model | Terios | Niva |
Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 42 L |