2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2012 Lada Niva

To start off, 2012 Lada Niva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lada Niva weights approximately 215 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.

Because 2012 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2008 Opel Corsa (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lada Niva.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Opel Corsa 2012 Lada Niva
Make Opel Lada
Model Corsa Niva
Year Released 2008 2012
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 1690 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 81 HP
Torque 139 Nm 128 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81.5 mm 80 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 178 km/hour 137 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.6 seconds 19 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1070 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 3730 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2210 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.9 L/100km 11.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 45 L


 

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