2006 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 6 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 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 320 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.
Because 2006 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Alfa Romeo 159. 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lada Niva. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lada Niva | 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
Make | Lada | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Niva | 159 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
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 | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |