1997 Lada Niva vs. 2009 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Seat Altea is newer by 12 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1997 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1997 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lada Niva weights approximately 18 kg more than 2009 Seat Altea.
Because 1997 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 2009 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Lada Niva | 2009 Seat Altea | |
Make | Lada | Seat |
Model | Niva | Altea |
Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |