1999 Lada Niva vs. 1999 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1999 Lada Niva and 1999 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Corolla (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1999 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1999 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lada Niva weights approximately 82 kg more than 1999 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1999 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Corolla. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lada Niva | 1999 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Niva | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
