2005 Lada Niva vs. 2009 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2009 Ford Fiesta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fiesta (95 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lada Niva weights approximately 319 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Fiesta. 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, both vehicles can yield 128 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2009 Ford Fiesta has automatic transmission and 2005 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2005 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Fiesta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lada Niva | 2009 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Lada | Ford |
| Model | Niva | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.3 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
