2006 Lada Niva vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2006 Lada Niva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Corsa (87 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2006 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lada Niva weights approximately 405 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Because 2006 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Lada Niva (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lada Niva | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Lada | Opel |
Model | Niva | Corsa |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73.4 mm |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 880 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 46 L |