2008 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2012 Nissan Livina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Livina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Livina should accelerate faster than 2008 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Livina weights approximately 44 kg more than 2008 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Livina. 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, 2012 Nissan Livina (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Livina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lada Niva | 2012 Nissan Livina | |
Make | Lada | Nissan |
Model | Niva | Livina |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 11.2 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 | 1285 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |