2006 Lada Niva vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2006 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lada Niva weights approximately 500 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Because 2006 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lotus Elise. 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, 2007 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lada Niva. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lada Niva | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Lada | Lotus |
| Model | Niva | Elise |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 32 L |
