2005 Lada Niva vs. 2003 Tata Safari
To start off, 2005 Lada Niva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Tata Safari would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Tata Safari weights approximately 755 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.
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, 2003 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lada Niva | 2003 Tata Safari | |
Make | Lada | Tata |
Model | Niva | Safari |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 77 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |