2006 Lada Niva vs. 2004 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2006 Lada Niva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Suzuki Ignis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Suzuki Ignis would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki Ignis (98 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Ignis should accelerate faster than 2006 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lada Niva weights approximately 340 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Ignis.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Suzuki Ignis (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lada Niva. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Suzuki Ignis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lada Niva | 2004 Suzuki Ignis | |
Make | Lada | Suzuki |
Model | Niva | Ignis |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 41 L |