2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2004 Lada Niva
To start off, 2007 Ford Fiesta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Fiesta (89 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2004 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lada Niva weights approximately 83 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2004 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Fiesta | 2004 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Fiesta | Niva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
