2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 1997 Lada Niva
To start off, 2005 Fiat Seicento is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 2750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lada Niva weights approximately 402 kg more than 2005 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Seicento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Lada Niva (133 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (88 Nm). This means 1997 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Seicento | 1997 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | Seicento | Niva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 42 L |
