2009 Lada Niva vs. 2011 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2011 Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa (88 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 55 kg more than 2011 Opel Corsa.
Because 2009 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 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, 2009 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lada Niva | 2011 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Lada | Opel |
Model | Niva | Corsa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1688 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 12 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 | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |