1984 Lada Niva vs. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 27 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1984 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1984 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1465 kg more than 1984 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, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lada Niva. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lada Niva | 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Niva | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 93 L |
