1984 Honda Civic vs. 1981 Lada Niva
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1981 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1981 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lada Niva weights approximately 352 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1981 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 1981 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Civic | Niva |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 43 L |
