2009 Fiat Fiorino vs. 1996 Lada Niva
To start off, 2009 Fiat Fiorino is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Fiorino weights approximately 45 kg more than 1996 Lada Niva.
Because 1996 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. (118 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Fiorino.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Fiorino | 1996 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | Fiorino | Niva |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
