1986 Lada Niva vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada Niva weights approximately 500 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Honda Today. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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 Lada Niva (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 1994 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1986 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1986 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lada Niva | 1994 Honda Today | |
| Make | Lada | Honda |
| Model | Niva | Today |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |
