1982 Honda Prelude vs. 2012 Lada Niva
To start off, 2012 Lada Niva is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Prelude (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2012 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2012 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lada Niva weights approximately 395 kg more than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Because 2012 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1982 Honda Prelude (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Honda Prelude | 2012 Lada Niva | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Prelude | Niva |
Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1285 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 | 45 L |