2006 Audi S4 vs. 2006 Lada Niva
To start off, both 2006 Audi S4 and 2006 Lada Niva were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2006 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi S4 weights approximately 595 kg more than 2006 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi S4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lada Niva. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi S4 | 2006 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Audi | Lada |
| Model | S4 | Niva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 19 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
