2005 Lada Niva vs. 2010 Citroen C4
To start off, 2010 Citroen C4 is newer by 5 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, 2010 Citroen C4 (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C4 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 2010 Citroen C4. 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, 2010 Citroen C4 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lada Niva | 2010 Citroen C4 | |
| Make | Lada | Citroen |
| Model | Niva | C4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
