2005 Lada Niva vs. 2011 Citroen C1
To start off, 2011 Citroen C1 is newer by 6 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 14 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C1.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Citroen C1. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C1. 2011 Citroen C1 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. 2011 Citroen C1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lada Niva | 2011 Citroen C1 | |
Make | Lada | Citroen |
Model | Niva | C1 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.3 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |