1997 Lada Niva vs. 2006 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2006 Nissan Titan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lada Niva would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1997 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1997 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1104 kg more than 1997 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, 2006 Nissan Titan (514 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lada Niva | 2006 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | Niva | Titan |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 106 L |
