2004 Lada Niva vs. 2004 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2004 Lada Niva and 2004 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Zafira (127 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2004 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Zafira weights approximately 235 kg more than 2004 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Opel Zafira (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lada Niva | 2004 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Lada | Opel |
Model | Niva | Zafira |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 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 | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |