1998 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2012 Toyota Avensis is newer by 14 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Avensis (145 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1998 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 122 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.
Because 1998 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 2012 Toyota Avensis (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lada Niva | 2012 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | Niva | Avensis |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1689 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |