1988 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Lada 21
To start off, 2009 Lada 21 is newer by 21 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 2009 Lada 21 (131 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Lada 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 2009 Lada 21 | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Civic | 21 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |