2008 Lada Niva vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lada Niva would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2008 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 763 kg more than 2008 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lada Niva. 2013 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2008 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2008 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Lada Niva | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Lada | Chrysler |
Model | Niva | 300 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 358 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 534 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5044 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3052 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |