1985 Lada Niva vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 1985 Lada Niva is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1985 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 554 kg more than 1985 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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 Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada Niva. 1969 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1985 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1985 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lada Niva | 1969 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Niva | Century |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| 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 | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |
