2009 Lada Niva vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2009 Lada Niva and 2009 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 161 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.
Because 2009 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Frontier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lada Niva | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Lada | Nissan |
Model | Niva | Frontier |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1688 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |