2003 Lada Niva vs. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, 2003 Lada Niva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Vauxhall Zafira would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira (100 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2003 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 275 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 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. 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, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada Niva.
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2003 Lada Niva | 2001 Vauxhall Zafira | |
Make | Lada | Vauxhall |
Model | Niva | Zafira |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1688 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2700 mm |