2012 Lada Niva vs. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Lada Niva would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2012 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2012 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 915 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.
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, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lada Niva. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lada Niva | 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Lada | Jeep |
| Model | Niva | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4821 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 93 L |
