1989 Honda Accord vs. 1984 Lada Niva
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1984 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1984 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lada Niva weights approximately 34 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord.
Because 1984 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1989 Honda Accord (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 1984 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Accord | Niva |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 43 L |
