2005 Lada Niva vs. 2009 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2009 Renault Thalia 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 Renault Thalia (104 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Thalia should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Thalia. 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, 2009 Renault Thalia (148 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (128 Nm). This means 2009 Renault Thalia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva. 2009 Renault Thalia 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 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lada Niva | 2009 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Lada | Renault |
| Model | Niva | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| 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 | 81 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2473 mm |
