2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2001 Lada Niva
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato 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 2,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 810 kg more than 2001 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 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 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2001 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | Ducato | Niva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 42 L |
