2005 Lada Niva vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 760 kg more than 2005 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Porsche Panamera (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 566 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lada Niva | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Lada | Porsche |
| Model | Niva | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 100 L |
