2003 Lada Niva vs. 2007 Renault Espace
To start off, 2007 Renault Espace is newer by 4 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Espace (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2003 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada Niva.
Because 2003 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Espace. 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, 2007 Renault Espace (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada Niva. 2007 Renault Espace 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. 2007 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lada Niva | 2007 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Lada | Renault |
| Model | Niva | Espace |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1688 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 83 L |
