2001 Lada Niva vs. 2008 Mazda Etude
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,839 cc, 2008 Mazda Etude is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lada Niva weights approximately 98 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda Etude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2008 Mazda Etude (164 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda Etude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lada Niva | 2008 Mazda Etude | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | Niva | Etude |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1839 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1112 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
