2003 Lada Niva vs. 2007 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2007 Tata Sumo 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Sumo weights approximately 590 kg more than 2003 Lada Niva.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Sumo 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 Sumo | |
Make | Lada | Tata |
Model | Niva | Sumo |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1688 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4258 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1726 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2425 mm |