2003 Lada Niva vs. 2005 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2005 Opel Zafira 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Zafira (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2003 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Zafira weights approximately 188 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 2005 Opel 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, 2005 Opel Zafira (173 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lada Niva | 2005 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Lada | Opel |
Model | Niva | Zafira |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1688 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 58 L |