2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1998 Lada Niva
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lada Niva would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1998 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 536 kg more than 1998 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada Niva. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 1998 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1998 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1998 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lada |
| Model | Santa Fe | Niva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 42 L |
