2001 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2012 Honda Jazz 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 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lada Niva weights approximately 163 kg more than 2012 Honda Jazz.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Jazz. 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, 2001 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lada Niva | 2012 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Lada | Honda |
| Model | Niva | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 182 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 | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 42 L |
