1998 Lada Niva vs. 2003 Toyota Will
To start off, 2003 Toyota Will is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Will is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Will (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1998 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Will weights approximately 250 kg more than 1998 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, 2003 Toyota Will (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada Niva. 2003 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 1998 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1998 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lada Niva | 2003 Toyota Will | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | Niva | Will |
Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1689 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |