2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Lada Niva
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 420 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 Hyundai Santa Fe. 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lada Niva. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2006 Lada Niva | |
Make | Hyundai | Lada |
Model | Santa Fe | Niva |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 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 | 1705 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |