1988 Lada Niva vs. 2011 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2011 Toyota Corolla is newer by 23 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 90 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 2011 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, 2011 Toyota Corolla (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Niva | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4572 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |
