1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1982 Lada Niva
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1982 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1982 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lada Niva weights approximately 60 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Because 1982 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Concerto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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 Concerto (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 1982 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Concerto | Niva |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2210 mm |
