2003 Lada Niva vs. 2005 Mazda Etude
To start off, 2005 Mazda Etude is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,839 cc, 2005 Mazda Etude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Etude (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2003 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Etude should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lada Niva weights approximately 117 kg more than 2005 Mazda Etude.
Because 2003 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda Etude. 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, 2005 Mazda Etude (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Etude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lada Niva | 2005 Mazda Etude | |
Make | Lada | Mazda |
Model | Niva | Etude |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1688 cc | 1839 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1093 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |