2006 Lada Niva vs. 2009 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2009 Tata Indigo 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 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 2006 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lada Niva weights approximately 280 kg more than 2009 Tata Indigo.
Because 2006 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Tata Indigo. 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 Lada Niva (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lada Niva | 2009 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Lada | Tata |
| Model | Niva | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
