2008 Lada Niva vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 Lada Niva is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Carina (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2008 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lada Niva weights approximately 390 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Because 2008 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lada Niva | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | Niva | Carina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2430 mm |