2009 Lada Niva vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2009 Lada Niva is newer by 4 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), 2009 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Corsa (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Niva weights approximately 215 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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, 2005 Opel Corsa (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lada Niva | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Lada | Opel |
Model | Niva | Corsa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.3 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1070 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |