2008 Suzuki Jimny vs. 2012 Lada Niva
To start off, 2012 Lada Niva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 1,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 81 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lada Niva weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Jimny.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (110 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Suzuki Jimny | 2012 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Suzuki | Lada |
| Model | Jimny | Niva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1328 cc | 1688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.1 seconds | 19 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
