2010 Lada Niva vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 2 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2010 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 505 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.
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 BMW X3 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lada Niva | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Lada | BMW |
| Model | Niva | X3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 67 L |
