2008 Lada Niva vs. 2009 Toyota Sequoia

To start off, 2009 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lada Niva would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sequoia (272 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2008 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2008 Lada Niva.

Because 2008 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Sequoia. 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, 2009 Toyota Sequoia (315 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lada Niva. 2009 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2008 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2008 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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