2005 Lada Niva vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 2005 Lada Niva is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 494 kg more than 2005 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1969 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva. 1969 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2005 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2005 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lada Niva | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | Niva | Century |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |