2006 Lada Niva vs. 2009 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2009 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 3 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan X-Trail (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2006 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2006 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 1031 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, 2009 Nissan X-Trail (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lada Niva. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lada Niva | 2009 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | Niva | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| 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 | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
