1995 Lada Niva vs. 1981 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Ballade would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Ballade (67 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Niva weights approximately 455 kg more than 1981 Honda Ballade.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Honda Ballade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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 Lada Niva (118 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Ballade. 1981 Honda Ballade has automatic transmission and 1995 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1995 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Honda Ballade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lada Niva | 1981 Honda Ballade | |
Make | Lada | Honda |
Model | Niva | Ballade |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1334 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2330 mm |