2005 Lada Niva vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 251 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 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lada Niva | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Lada | Chevrolet |
| Model | Niva | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 68 L |
