2003 Lada Niva vs. 1990 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 2003 Lada Niva is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Blizzard. (76 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 140 kg more than 2003 Lada Niva.
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, 1990 Toyota Blizzard (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lada Niva | 1990 Toyota Blizzard | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | Niva | Blizzard |
Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1688 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |