2005 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Renault Twingo
To start off, 2012 Renault Twingo 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 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lada Niva (77 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lada Niva weights approximately 390 kg more than 2012 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Renault Twingo. 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 2012 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lada Niva | 2012 Renault Twingo | |
Make | Lada | Renault |
Model | Niva | Twingo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 77 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.3 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |