2012 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2012 Lada Niva
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Beetle and 2012 Lada Niva were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2012 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 2012 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 48 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 Volkswagen Beetle. 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 Volkswagen Beetle (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | 2012 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Lada |
| Model | Beetle | Niva |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4278 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1486 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2537 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
