2003 Lada Niva vs. 2000 Renault P55

To start off, 2003 Lada Niva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault P55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault P55 would be higher. At 1,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault P55 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2003 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault P55 should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault P55 weights approximately 560 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.

Because 2003 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Renault P55. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2000 Renault P55 (260 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada Niva. (133 Nm). This means 2000 Renault P55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada Niva. 2000 Renault P55 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. 2000 Renault P55 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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