1969 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 Lada Niva
To start off, 2011 Lada Niva is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,707 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corona (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2011 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lada Niva weights approximately 315 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Because 2011 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 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, 1969 Toyota Corona (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Toyota Corona | 2011 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Toyota | Lada |
| Model | Corona | Niva |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1707 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 45 L |
