2005 Lada Niva vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 5 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lada Niva weights approximately 24 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lada Niva | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Lada | Chevrolet |
| Model | Niva | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
