2008 BMW 540 vs. 2001 Lada Niva
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lada Niva would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2001 Lada Niva.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 540. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2001 Lada Niva | |
Make | BMW | Lada |
Model | 540 | Niva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1690 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |