2003 Lada 2123 vs. 1997 Lada Niva
To start off, 2003 Lada 2123 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. Both 2003 Lada 2123 and 1997 Lada Niva are equipped with a 1,690 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Lada 2123. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada 2123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lada 2123 weights approximately 113 kg more than 1997 Lada Niva.
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 Lada 2123 (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Lada 2123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lada 2123 | 1997 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Lada | Lada |
| Model | 2123 | Niva |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2210 mm |
