2006 Toyota Hilux vs. 2010 Lada Niva
To start off, 2010 Lada Niva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Hilux would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Hilux (235 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2010 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Niva.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Toyota Hilux (343 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Hilux | 2010 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Toyota | Lada |
| Model | Hilux | Niva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 1688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
