1996 Lada Niva vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1996 Lada Niva is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Crown (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1996 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 80 kg more than 1996 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1970 Toyota Crown (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lada Niva | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Niva | Crown |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
