2010 Lada Niva vs. 2011 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2011 Renault Thalia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Renault Thalia (97 HP) has 16 more horse power than 2010 Lada Niva. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Thalia should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lada Niva weights approximately 285 kg more than 2011 Renault Thalia.
Because 2010 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Renault Thalia. 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 Lada Niva (128 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Thalia. (127 Nm). This means 2010 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Thalia. 2011 Renault Thalia has automatic transmission and 2010 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2010 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lada Niva | 2011 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Lada | Renault |
| Model | Niva | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| 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 | 19.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| 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 |
