2009 Fiat Ducato vs. 2006 Lada Niva
To start off, 2009 Fiat Ducato is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2006 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2006 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lada Niva weights approximately 345 kg more than 2009 Fiat Ducato.
Because 2006 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Ducato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lada Niva. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Ducato | 2006 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | Ducato | Niva |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3460 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
