2009 Lada Niva vs. 2011 Daewoo Lacetti
To start off, 2011 Daewoo Lacetti is newer by 2 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 1,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Daewoo Lacetti (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Daewoo Lacetti should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Daewoo Lacetti weights approximately 212 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 2011 Daewoo Lacetti. 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, 2011 Daewoo Lacetti (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Daewoo Lacetti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Niva | 2011 Daewoo Lacetti | |
| Make | Lada | Daewoo |
| Model | Niva | Lacetti |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1688 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
