1988 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Lada Samara
To start off, 1995 Lada Samara is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1995 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Samara.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1988 Honda Civic (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 1995 Lada Samara | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Civic | Samara |
Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |