2009 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Lada Niva

To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 and 2009 Lada Niva were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2009 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 120 2009 Lada Niva
Make BMW Lada
Model 120 Niva
Year Released 2009 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1690 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 154 HP 81 HP
Engine RPM 6700 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 128 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.1 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 12.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1525 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 4250 mm 3730 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2210 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.6 L/100km 11.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 45 L


 

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