2000 Lada Niva vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 8 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 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Yaris (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lada Niva weights approximately 200 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2000 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Niva | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Niva | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 15310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 42 L |
