2008 Lada Niva vs. 2008 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2008 Lada Niva and 2008 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Micra (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 2008 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lada Niva weights approximately 300 kg more than 2008 Nissan Micra.
Because 2008 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Micra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, both vehicles can yield 128 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lada Niva | 2008 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | Niva | Micra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 46 L |
