1995 Lada Niva vs. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 580 kg more than 1995 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, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (134 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lada Niva | 1991 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Niva | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2290 mm |
