2005 Kia Pride Wagon vs. 2010 Lada Niva
To start off, 2010 Lada Niva is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Pride Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Pride Wagon would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Kia Pride Wagon. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Pride Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lada Niva weights approximately 465 kg more than 2005 Kia Pride Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Pride Wagon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2005 Kia Pride Wagon (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Pride Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Pride Wagon | 2010 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Kia | Lada |
| Model | Pride Wagon | Niva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2210 mm |
