1997 Lada Niva vs. 2011 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2011 Tata Sumo is newer by 14 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Sumo weights approximately 588 kg more than 1997 Lada Niva.
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, 2011 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Lada Niva | 2011 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Lada | Tata |
Model | Niva | Sumo |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4258 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1726 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2425 mm |