2005 Lada Niva vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 7 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (311 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 715 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, 2012 BMW X3 (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 497 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lada Niva | 2012 BMW X3 | |
Make | Lada | BMW |
Model | Niva | X3 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1881 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1675 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 67 L |