1996 Lada Niva vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Lada Niva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1996 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lada Niva weights approximately 75 kg more than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lada Niva | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Niva | Carina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2590 mm |
