2009 Lada Niva vs. 2010 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2010 Toyota Camry is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lada Niva would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Camry (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Camry weights approximately 295 kg more than 2009 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Camry. 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, 2010 Toyota Camry (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva. 2010 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2009 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2009 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Niva | 2010 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Niva | Camry |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1688 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
