2006 Lada Niva vs. 2001 Seat Tango
To start off, 2006 Lada Niva is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Tango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Tango would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Tango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Tango (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2006 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango should accelerate faster than 2006 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Tango weights approximately 25 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 2001 Seat Tango. 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, 2001 Seat Tango (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lada Niva. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Tango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lada Niva | 2001 Seat Tango | |
| Make | Lada | Seat |
| Model | Niva | Tango |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
