1988 Lada Niva vs. 1998 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1998 Toyota Supra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Supra weights approximately 465 kg more than 1988 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Toyota Supra. 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, 1998 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada Niva | 1998 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Niva | Supra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 75 L |
