2005 Lada Niva vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, 2010 Tata Nano 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, 2005 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Tata Nano. 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 (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lada Niva | 2010 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Lada | Tata |
| Model | Niva | Nano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 37 L |
