2001 Lada Niva vs. 2001 Saab 9-X
To start off, both 2001 Lada Niva and 2001 Saab 9-X were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Saab 9-X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Saab 9-X (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Saab 9-X should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Saab 9-X weights approximately 120 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 Saab 9-X (350 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Saab 9-X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lada Niva | 2001 Saab 9-X | |
| Make | Lada | Saab |
| Model | Niva | 9-X |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2680 mm |
