2005 Lada Niva vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2005 Lada Niva is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lada Niva | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Lada | Lotus |
| Model | Niva | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 73 L |
