2005 Lada Niva vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2005 Lada Niva and 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lada Niva weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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, 2005 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lada Niva | 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Lada | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Niva | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
