2004 Lada 2123 vs. 2002 Lada Niva
To start off, 2004 Lada 2123 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lada Niva would be higher. Both 2004 Lada 2123 and 2002 Lada Niva are equipped with a 1,690 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Lada 2123. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2004 Lada 2123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lada 2123 weights approximately 113 kg more than 2002 Lada Niva.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lada 2123. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lada 2123.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lada 2123 | 2002 Lada Niva | |
Make | Lada | Lada |
Model | 2123 | Niva |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 77 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2210 mm |