1987 Lada Niva vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1987 Lada Niva is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada Niva weights approximately 568 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 Lada Niva (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lada Niva | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | Niva | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1452 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 75 L |