2006 Lada Niva vs. 2000 Mazda 626
To start off, 2006 Lada Niva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda 626 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lada Niva weights approximately 140 kg more than 2000 Mazda 626.
Because 2006 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mazda 626. 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 Mazda 626 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lada Niva. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lada Niva | 2000 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | Niva | 626 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2620 mm |
