2007 Lada Niva vs. 1998 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2007 Lada Niva is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota RAV4 (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 1998 Toyota RAV4 (178 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lada Niva | 1998 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | Niva | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |