2010 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2010 Lada Niva
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai Elantra and 2010 Lada Niva were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Elantra (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2010 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 47 kg more than 2010 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Hyundai Elantra (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Hyundai Elantra | 2010 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lada |
| Model | Elantra | Niva |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4475 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1519 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |
