2007 Lada Niva vs. 2011 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2011 Ford Bantam is newer by 4 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, 2011 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2007 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lada Niva weights approximately 301 kg more than 2011 Ford Bantam.
Because 2007 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Bantam. 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, 2011 Ford Bantam (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lada Niva | 2011 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Lada | Ford |
| Model | Niva | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |
