2004 Lada Niva vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Lada Niva is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2004 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1190 kg more than 2004 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lada Niva | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Niva | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2860 mm |
