2009 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 255 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.
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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Niva | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Lada | Subaru |
| Model | Niva | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1688 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
