2006 Fiat Siena vs. 2000 Lada Niva
To start off, 2006 Fiat Siena is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Siena (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2000 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Siena weights approximately 573 kg more than 2000 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Siena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Siena. (74 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Siena | 2000 Lada Niva | |
Make | Fiat | Lada |
Model | Siena | Niva |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |