1988 Lada Niva vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1988 Lada Niva is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada Niva weights approximately 80 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (114 Nm @ 2070 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada Niva | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Niva | Corona |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2070 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
