2007 Lada Niva vs. 2007 Lexus RX
To start off, both 2007 Lada Niva and 2007 Lexus RX were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Lexus RX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus RX (272 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2007 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2007 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus RX weights approximately 625 kg more than 2007 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 Lexus RX (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lada Niva. 2007 Lexus RX has automatic transmission and 2007 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2007 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lexus RX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lada Niva | 2007 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Lada | Lexus |
| Model | Niva | RX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
