2005 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2011 Lada Niva
To start off, 2011 Lada Niva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2011 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2011 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 559 kg more than 2011 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, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lada Niva. (128 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota 4Runner | 2011 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Toyota | Lada |
| Model | 4Runner | Niva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 1688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1844 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |
