2005 Lada Niva vs. 2002 Peugeot 807
To start off, 2005 Lada Niva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Peugeot 807. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Peugeot 807 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Peugeot 807 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Peugeot 807 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Peugeot 807 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Peugeot 807 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2005 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Peugeot 807. 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, 2002 Peugeot 807 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Peugeot 807 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lada Niva | 2002 Peugeot 807 | |
| Make | Lada | Peugeot |
| Model | Niva | 807 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |
