2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2001 Lada Niva
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lada Niva weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2001 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
| Model | Captiva | Niva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2405 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 42 L |
