2004 Lada Niva vs. 2004 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2004 Lada Niva and 2004 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo V50 (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2004 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo V50 weights approximately 245 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 Volvo V50. 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 Volvo V50 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lada Niva | 2004 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Lada | Volvo |
Model | Niva | V50 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 58 L |