2009 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1999 Lada Niva
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1999 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1999 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 688 kg more than 1999 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1999 Lada Niva | |
Make | Hyundai | Lada |
Model | Santa Fe | Niva |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1898 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 42 L |