2000 Lada Niva vs. 2006 Mazda 6
To start off, 2006 Mazda 6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 6 (119 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 6 weights approximately 278 kg more than 2000 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2006 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lada Niva | 2006 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Lada | Mazda |
Model | Niva | 6 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 64 L |