1995 Lada Niva vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. 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, both vehicles can yield 130 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2009 Honda Civic 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. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lada Niva | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Lada | Honda |
| Model | Niva | Civic |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 21 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
