2005 Lada 2123 vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 2005 Lada 2123 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lada Niva would be higher. Both 2005 Lada 2123 and 1995 Lada Niva are equipped with a 1,690 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Lada 2123. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada 2123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lada 2123 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Lada Niva (134 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada 2123. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada 2123.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lada 2123 | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Lada | Lada |
| Model | 2123 | Niva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| 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 | 76 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 134 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 | 1326 kg | 1210 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 |
