1993 Lada Niva vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lada Niva would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1993 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1993 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1164 kg more than 1993 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lada Niva. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1993 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1993 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Lada Niva | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | Niva | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1452 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 96 L |