2004 Lada Niva vs. 2002 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2004 Lada Niva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota RAV4 (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2004 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 180 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.
Because 2004 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota RAV4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2002 Toyota RAV4 (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lada Niva | 2002 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Niva | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1998 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 | 82.1 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |
