1984 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1984 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 36 kg more than 1984 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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 Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lada Niva. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1984 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1984 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lada Niva | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Lada | Honda |
Model | Niva | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1186 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |