2001 Lada Niva vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 11 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 940 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.
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 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva. 2012 BMW X6 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. 2012 BMW X6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lada Niva | 2012 BMW X6 | |
Make | Lada | BMW |
Model | Niva | X6 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1983 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 85 L |