2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2001 Lada Niva
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2001 Lada Niva were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,157 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (269 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 890 kg more than 2001 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (374 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2001 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Niva |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4157 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 42 L |
