2005 Lada Niva vs. 1989 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2005 Lada Niva is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Toyota Lexcen. 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, 1989 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva. 1989 Toyota Lexcen 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. 1989 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lada Niva | 1989 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | Niva | Lexcen |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2740 mm |