2001 Lada Niva vs. 2003 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2003 Toyota Echo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Echo (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lada Niva weights approximately 255 kg more than 2003 Toyota Echo.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Echo. 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, 2003 Toyota Echo (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Echo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva. 2003 Toyota Echo has automatic transmission and 2001 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2001 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Echo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lada Niva | 2003 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Niva | Echo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
