1990 Honda Civic vs. 1985 Lada Niva
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1985 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lada Niva weights approximately 124 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 1985 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1990 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 1985 Lada Niva | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Civic | Niva |
Year Released | 1990 | 1985 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 43 L |