2008 BMW 535 vs. 2005 Lada Niva
To start off, 2008 BMW 535 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva.
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, 2008 BMW 535 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 535 | 2005 Lada Niva | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 535 | Niva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
