2000 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 12 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 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (104 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 164 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 2012 Volkswagen Touran. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Niva | 2012 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | Niva | Touran |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |
