1988 Lada Niva vs. 2000 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 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 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Corolla (96 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada Niva weights approximately 65 kg more than 2000 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2000 Toyota Corolla (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada Niva | 2000 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Niva | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |
