2007 Ford Focus vs. 2000 Lada Niva
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 79 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lada Niva weights approximately 60 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus.
Because 2000 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2000 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Focus | Niva |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1150 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |