1990 Lada Niva vs. 1999 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 1999 Toyota Sienna is newer by 9 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Sienna (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1990 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 555 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 1999 Toyota Sienna. 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, 1999 Toyota Sienna (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Niva. 1999 Toyota Sienna 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. 1999 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Lada Niva | 1999 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | Niva | Sienna |
Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1451 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2910 mm |