2007 Lada Niva vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2007 Lada Niva and 2007 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Impreza (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2007 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2007 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 190 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 Subaru Impreza (307 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lada Niva | 2007 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Lada | Subaru |
| Model | Niva | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
