2008 Ford Ka vs. 2006 Lada Niva
To start off, 2008 Ford Ka is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lada Niva weights approximately 398 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
Because 2006 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Lada Niva (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ka | 2006 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Ka | Niva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 19 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |