2012 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 2012 Lada Niva and 2012 Lancia Thema were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (465 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 2012 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2012 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 695 kg more than 2012 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lancia Thema. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Lancia Thema (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lada Niva. 2012 Lancia Thema has automatic transmission and 2012 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2012 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Lancia Thema will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lada Niva | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Lada | Lancia |
| Model | Niva | Thema |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
