2001 Audi A6 vs. 2001 Lada Niva
To start off, both 2001 Audi A6 and 2001 Lada Niva were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A6 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Audi A6 (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva. 2001 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2001 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2001 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A6 | 2001 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Audi | Lada |
| Model | A6 | Niva |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
