2005 Lada Niva vs. 2004 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2005 Lada Niva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Caldina (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lada Niva weights approximately 40 kg more than 2004 Toyota Caldina.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Caldina. 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, 2004 Toyota Caldina (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva. 2004 Toyota Caldina 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. 2004 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lada Niva | 2004 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | Niva | Caldina |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 77 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |