1986 Honda Civic vs. 1980 Lada Niva
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1980 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lada Niva weights approximately 250 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
Because 1980 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Honda Civic. 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, 1986 Honda Civic (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Civic | 1980 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Civic | Niva |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2210 mm |
