1993 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2012 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda CX-7 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1993 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 1993 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 434 kg more than 1993 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda CX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 2012 Mazda CX-7 (218 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lada Niva. 2012 Mazda CX-7 has automatic transmission and 1993 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1993 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mazda CX-7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Lada Niva | 2012 Mazda CX-7 | |
Make | Lada | Mazda |
Model | Niva | CX-7 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1452 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1586 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4681 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1646 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 62 L |