2009 Lada Niva vs. 2009 Renault Symbol
To start off, both 2009 Lada Niva and 2009 Renault Symbol were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Symbol (97 HP) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Symbol should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Niva weights approximately 285 kg more than 2009 Renault Symbol.
Because 2009 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Symbol. 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 Lada Niva (128 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Symbol. (127 Nm). This means 2009 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Symbol.
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2009 Lada Niva | 2009 Renault Symbol | |
Make | Lada | Renault |
Model | Niva | Symbol |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 127 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2473 mm |