2006 Lada Niva vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2006 Lada Niva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lada Niva weights approximately 5 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146.
Because 2006 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lada Niva. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lada Niva | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Lada | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Niva | 146 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |