2001 Lada Niva vs. 2001 Toyota Pod
To start off, both 2001 Lada Niva and 2001 Toyota Pod were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Pod (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Pod should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lada Niva weights approximately 266 kg more than 2001 Toyota Pod.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Pod. 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, 2001 Toyota Pod (430 Nm) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Pod will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lada Niva | 2001 Toyota Pod | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Niva | Pod |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
