1996 Honda Ballade vs. 2008 Lada Niva
To start off, 2008 Lada Niva is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Ballade would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Ballade (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 2008 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lada Niva weights approximately 200 kg more than 1996 Honda Ballade.
Because 2008 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Ballade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1996 Honda Ballade (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Ballade | 2008 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Ballade | Niva |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |
