1990 Honda Prelude vs. 2010 Lada Niva
To start off, 2010 Lada Niva is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2010 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lada Niva weights approximately 180 kg more than 1990 Honda Prelude.
Because 2010 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Prelude | 2010 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Prelude | Niva |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |
