2006 Lada Niva vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2006 Lada Niva and 2006 Mazda RX-8 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2006 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lada Niva weights approximately 156 kg more than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Because 2006 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mazda RX-8. 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 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lada Niva. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lada Niva | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | Niva | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1311 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
