1959 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 Lada Niva
To start off, 2011 Lada Niva is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lada Niva weights approximately 325 kg more than 1959 Toyota Corona. 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 1959 Toyota Corona. 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Toyota Corona | 2011 Lada Niva | |
Make | Toyota | Lada |
Model | Corona | Niva |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 1688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |