2009 Lada Niva vs. 2009 Suzuki Splash
To start off, both 2009 Lada Niva and 2009 Suzuki Splash were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Splash. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Splash. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Niva weights approximately 255 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Splash. 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 Suzuki Splash. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Splash. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Splash.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Niva | 2009 Suzuki Splash | |
| Make | Lada | Suzuki |
| Model | Niva | Splash |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1688 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
