2006 Lada Niva vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2006 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2006 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 910 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lada Niva. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lada Niva. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2006 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2006 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lada Niva | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | Niva | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
