2004 Lada Niva vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 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 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2004 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lada Niva weights approximately 95 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Because 2004 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2006 Mini Cooper (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lada Niva. 2006 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2004 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2004 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lada Niva | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Lada | Mini |
| Model | Niva | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
