2005 Lada Niva vs. 2005 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2005 Lada Niva and 2005 Opel Zafira 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 Opel Zafira (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Zafira weights approximately 108 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 2005 Opel Zafira. 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 Opel Zafira (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lada Niva | 2005 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | Niva | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.3 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |
