2003 Eagle Talon vs. 1997 Lada Niva
To start off, 2003 Eagle Talon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Eagle Talon (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1997 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1997 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Eagle Talon weights approximately 208 kg more than 1997 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Eagle Talon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Eagle Talon (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Eagle Talon | 1997 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Eagle | Lada |
| Model | Talon | Niva |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2210 mm |
