1990 Lada Niva vs. 1992 Toyota Century
To start off, 1992 Toyota Century is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lada Niva would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1990 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Century weights approximately 650 kg more than 1990 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1992 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Niva. 1992 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1990 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1990 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lada Niva | 1992 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Niva | Century |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1451 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2870 mm |
