2005 Lada Niva vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (250 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Express. 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 Express (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 549 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva. 2010 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2005 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2005 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Lada Niva | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Lada | Chevrolet |
Model | Niva | Express |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 6600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 677 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 2073 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 117 L |