2009 Lada Kalina vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder

To start off, both 2009 Lada Kalina and 2009 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 249 kg more than 2009 Lada Kalina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lada Kalina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Pathfinder (288 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2009 Lada Kalina has manual transmission. 2009 Lada Kalina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Lada Kalina 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
Make Lada Nissan
Model Kalina Pathfinder
Year Released 2009 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1595 cc 3953 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 58 HP 262 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 120 Nm 288 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1329 kg
Vehicle Length 4050 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 65 L


 

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