2003 Lada Niva vs. 2003 Lada 111
To start off, both 2003 Lada Niva and 2003 Lada 111 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Lada 111. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lada Niva weights approximately 165 kg more than 2003 Lada 111. 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 2003 Lada 111. 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, 2003 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada 111. (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lada Niva | 2003 Lada 111 | |
| Make | Lada | Lada |
| Model | Niva | 111 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1688 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 43 L |
