2007 Ford Ka vs. 2005 Lada Niva
To start off, 2007 Ford Ka is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ka (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lada Niva weights approximately 266 kg more than 2007 Ford Ka.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Ka (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ka | 2005 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Ka | Niva |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 19.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1019 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |