2000 Lada Niva vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (155 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2000 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 145 kg more than 2000 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, 2007 Toyota Highlander (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Niva. 2007 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 2000 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2000 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lada Niva | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | Niva | Highlander |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 72 L |