2005 Lada Niva vs. 2005 Suzuki Alto
To start off, both 2005 Lada Niva and 2005 Suzuki Alto were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (41 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lada Niva weights approximately 405 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Alto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Suzuki Alto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (41 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lada Niva | 2005 Suzuki Alto | |
Make | Lada | Suzuki |
Model | Niva | Alto |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1061 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 35 L |