2001 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 611 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.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Taurus. 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, 2012 Ford Taurus (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva. 2012 Ford Taurus 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 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lada Niva | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Lada | Ford |
| Model | Niva | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1821 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 72 L |
