2003 Isuzu VehiCross vs. 2003 Lada Niva
To start off, both 2003 Isuzu VehiCross and 2003 Lada Niva were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Isuzu VehiCross is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Isuzu VehiCross (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2003 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Isuzu VehiCross should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Isuzu VehiCross weights approximately 540 kg more than 2003 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Isuzu VehiCross (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Isuzu VehiCross will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada Niva. 2003 Isuzu VehiCross has automatic transmission and 2003 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2003 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Isuzu VehiCross will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Isuzu VehiCross | 2003 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Isuzu | Lada |
| Model | VehiCross | Niva |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3165 cc | 1688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2210 mm |
