1984 Lada Niva vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1984 Lada Niva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1984 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lada Niva weights approximately 178 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Because 1984 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lada Niva. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1984 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1984 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lada Niva | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Niva | Corona |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 61 L |
