1984 Lada Niva vs. 1997 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1997 Toyota Celica is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1984 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1984 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lada Niva weights approximately 55 kg more than 1997 Toyota Celica.
Because 1984 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Toyota Celica. 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, 1997 Toyota Celica (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lada Niva | 1997 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Niva | Celica |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
