1990 Lada Niva vs. 2008 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2008 Toyota Prius is newer by 18 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 76 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Prius weights approximately 152 kg more than 1990 Lada Niva.
Because 1990 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Prius. 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, 2008 Toyota Prius (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Prius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Niva. 2008 Toyota Prius 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. 2008 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lada Niva | 2008 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Niva | Prius |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1451 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 45 L |
