1983 Lada Niva vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lada Niva would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1983 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1983 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1370 kg more than 1983 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lada Niva | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Niva | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 96 L |
