2003 Lada Niva vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 10 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 3,993 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 2003 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1260 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.
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, 2013 Bentley Continental (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada Niva. 2013 Bentley Continental 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. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Lada Niva | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Lada | Bentley |
Model | Niva | Continental |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1688 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 660 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1403 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 90 L |