1980 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2012 Honda Odyssey is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lada Niva would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1980 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 817 kg more than 1980 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 2012 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada Niva. 2012 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 1980 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1980 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Lada Niva | 2012 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Lada | Honda |
Model | Niva | Odyssey |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1452 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1967 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 79 L |