1980 Honda Civic vs. 1986 Lada Niva
To start off, 1986 Lada Niva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada Niva weights approximately 365 kg more than 1980 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Lada Niva (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Honda Civic | 1986 Lada Niva | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Civic | Niva |
Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |