2009 Lada Niva vs. 2010 Opel Astra
To start off, 2010 Opel Astra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Astra (197 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Astra weights approximately 340 kg more than 2009 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Opel Astra. 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, 2010 Opel Astra (262 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lada Niva | 2010 Opel Astra | |
Make | Lada | Opel |
Model | Niva | Astra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1688 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |