1980 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Lada Samara
To start off, 1988 Lada Samara is newer by 8 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada Samara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lada Samara (70 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lada Samara should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada Samara weights approximately 135 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1988 Lada Samara (117 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Lada Samara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Civic | 1988 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Civic | Samara |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2470 mm |
