2005 Lada Niva vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lada Niva (81 HP) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Opel Corsa. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Corsa. 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 (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lada Niva | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Lada | Opel |
Model | Niva | Corsa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.3 seconds | 18.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 44 L |