1981 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lada Niva (63 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Niva weights approximately 455 kg more than 1981 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Honda Civic. 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 (118 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Honda Civic | 1995 Lada Niva | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Civic | Niva |
Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1333 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1240 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 |