2003 Lada Niva vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avensis is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avensis (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2003 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 390 kg more than 2003 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2007 Toyota Avensis (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lada Niva | 2007 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | Niva | Avensis |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1688 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |