Many hunting enthusiasts choose domestic off-road vehicles for movement - they are reliable and unpretentious, they are distinguished by good cross-country ability. The choice of models here is small, usually it is the UAZ-452 and its variations or the VAZ-2121 "Niva". At the same time, the debate about which of these cars is better suited for hunting sometimes becomes very hot.
Advantages and disadvantages of UAZ and "Niva"
It should be said right away that there is no unequivocal answer to the question of which of the two vehicles is better suited for hunting, since much depends on the accompanying factors and the personal preferences of the hunters. If we compare UAZ and Niva in cross-country ability, then UAZ wins, almost no one doubts this. It has a wider track, two continuous bridges - all this provides its advantages. The "Niva" has independent front suspension, on levers. When the car is deeply bogged down, it becomes very difficult to pull it out without the help of another car precisely because of the suspension that has sat down in the mud. But the UAZ can be swayed and pushed out, the bridges slide through the mud without clinging to it.
UAZ is noticeably more spacious, which has its advantages when hunting. It can accommodate more passengers, it can take more cargo. At the same time, this affects fuel consumption - it is higher than that of Niva.
On the off-road, UAZ beats the Niva, but you still need to get to the hunting place. It's good when it is very close - but if you go several hundred kilometers to it? And here the advantages of the "Niva" are already clearly manifested - after all, it is a more comfortable car, distinguished by good handling and capable of transporting a hunter to almost any distance without any problems.
UAZ in this regard is hopelessly losing to Niva. Off-road, he is undoubtedly the king, but when driving on the highway, the hunter will have to remember many strong words. At speeds above 80 km / h, it begins to noticeably toss, driving becomes dangerous and does not give much pleasure.
UAZ "Patriot" and "Chevrolet Niva"
The Russian automotive industry is still moving forward, and in addition to the well-known off-road vehicles, the Ulyanovsk and Volzhsky car plants have released updated models of their cars. Driving performance of "Chevrolet Niva", by and large, remained at the level of VAZ-2121. But the UAZ "Patriot" compared to the old model has been significantly updated, it has become a much more modern and comfortable car. At the same time, his patency remained at a height.
In defense of "Chevrolet Niva" we can say that the car has also become more comfortable in comparison with the previous model, received 5 doors instead of 3. Power steering provides ease of control. And outwardly, the car began to look much more beautiful.
Which car should you choose?
Each hunter answers this question himself. Yes, it seems that in many respects the UAZ is better than the Niva for hunting. Nevertheless, many hunters use "Niva" and will never exchange them for UAZ. Much here depends on personal preference, and the compact, neat "Niva" in the dispute over which of the two cars is better, is in no way an outsider.
That is why, when choosing a car, you should take into account a number of factors, ranging from the visual appeal of the car and ending with such moments as fuel consumption, distance to the hunting place, comfort, etc.
