2009 Audi TT vs. 2001 Lada Niva
To start off, 2009 Audi TT is newer by 8 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi TT (268 HP @ 2500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva.
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, 2009 Audi TT (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi TT | 2001 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Audi | Lada |
| Model | TT | Niva |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
