2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2001 Lada Niva
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lada Niva would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2001 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2001 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 2001 Lada Niva | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
Model | Suburban | Niva |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 42 L |