2007 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Alto is newer by 5 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, 2007 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Alto. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lada Niva weights approximately 400 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Alto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Suzuki Alto. 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Alto. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lada Niva | 2012 Suzuki Alto | |
Make | Lada | Suzuki |
Model | Niva | Alto |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |