1995 Honda NSX vs. 2001 Lada Niva
To start off, 2001 Lada Niva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 287 kg more than 2001 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1995 Honda NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda NSX | 2001 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | NSX | Niva |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2210 mm |
