2011 Tata Nano vs. 2011 Lada Niva
To start off, both 2011 Tata Nano and 2011 Lada Niva were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2011 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lada Niva weights approximately 685 kg more than 2011 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Tata Nano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Tata Nano | 2011 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Tata | Lada |
| Model | Nano | Niva |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 624 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3099 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1495 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1652 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 45 L |
