2000 Lada Niva vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 9 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 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2000 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 232 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.
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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Niva. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2000 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2000 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Niva | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | Niva | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |
