1977 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Lada Niva
To start off, 1998 Lada Niva is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 79 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lada Niva weights approximately 280 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord.
Because 1998 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Accord | 1998 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Accord | Niva |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
