1993 Lada Niva vs. 2001 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Corolla (87 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1993 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1993 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 73 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.
Because 1993 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 2001 Toyota Corolla (221 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lada Niva | 2001 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Niva | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 55 L |
