2007 Lada Niva vs. 2007 Saturn Sky
To start off, both 2007 Lada Niva and 2007 Saturn Sky were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Saturn Sky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saturn Sky (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2007 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 2007 Lada Niva.
Because 2007 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Saturn Sky. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Saturn Sky (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Saturn Sky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lada Niva | 2007 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Lada | Saturn |
Model | Niva | Sky |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2420 mm |