2007 Lada Niva vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Lada Niva is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (78 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lada Niva weights approximately 95 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (147 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lada Niva. 2002 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2007 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2007 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lada Niva | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | Niva | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2610 mm |