2009 Lada Niva vs. 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2009 Lada Niva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 235 kg more than 2009 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, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Niva | 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Lada | Suzuki |
| Model | Niva | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1688 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |
