2001 Lada Niva vs. 1982 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2001 Lada Niva is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Camry (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lada Niva weights approximately 120 kg more than 1982 Toyota Camry.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1982 Toyota Camry (162 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lada Niva | 1982 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Niva | Camry |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2610 mm |
