1988 Lada Niva vs. 2002 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2002 Honda CR-V is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda CR-V (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda CR-V weights approximately 328 kg more than 1988 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2002 Honda CR-V (218 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (110 Nm). This means 2002 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada Niva | 2002 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Lada | Honda |
| Model | Niva | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 58 L |
