2004 Lada Niva vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lada Niva would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2004 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2004 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 826 kg more than 2004 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lada Niva. (133 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lada Niva | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | Niva | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |
