2003 Lada Niva vs. 2007 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2007 Tata Indigo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lada Niva weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Tata Indigo (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lada Niva | 2007 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Lada | Tata |
| Model | Niva | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1688 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 42 L |
