1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Prelude (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Niva weights approximately 290 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Lada Niva (134 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Prelude | 1995 Lada Niva | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Prelude | Niva |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |