1999 Lada Niva vs. 2005 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pickup is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pickup (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1999 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1999 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 555 kg more than 1999 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, 2005 Nissan Pickup (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lada Niva | 2005 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | Niva | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2960 mm |
