1991 Lada Niva vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1991 Lada Niva is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,857 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1991 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1991 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lada Niva weights approximately 165 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Because 1991 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1968 Toyota Corona (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Lada Niva | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Niva | Corona |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1857 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 51 L |
