2009 Lada Niva vs. 1996 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2009 Lada Niva is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Toledo (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Niva weights approximately 229 kg more than 1996 Seat Toledo.
Because 2009 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Seat Toledo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1996 Seat Toledo (145 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Niva | 1996 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Lada | Seat |
| Model | Niva | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1688 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2480 mm |
