1996 Lada Niva vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1996 Lada Niva.
Because 1996 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan 1400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lada Niva | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | Niva | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1397 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
