2006 Lada Niva vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2006 Lada Niva and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara (93 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2006 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 35 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.
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, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lada Niva. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lada Niva | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Lada | Suzuki |
Model | Niva | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 56 L |