2007 Lada Niva vs. 2010 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2010 Tata Indigo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Indigo 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 2010 Tata Indigo. 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 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lada Niva | 2010 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Lada | Tata |
| Model | Niva | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
