1999 Lada Niva vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 8 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 2,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1999 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1999 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 419 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, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lada Niva | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Lada | Nissan |
Model | Niva | Hardbody |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 90 L |