2009 Lada Niva vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2009 Lada Niva and 2009 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 687 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, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Niva | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Lada | SsangYong |
| Model | Niva | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
