2007 Dodge Durango vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lada Niva would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (63 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1039 kg more than 1995 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Dodge Durango (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (118 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva. 2007 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 1995 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1995 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Dodge | Lada |
| Model | Durango | Niva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 43 L |
