2009 BMW 330 vs. 2001 Lada Niva
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 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 2,993 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2001 Lada Niva | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 330 | Niva |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1690 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 42 L |
