1996 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Lada Niva
To start off, 2002 Lada Niva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2002 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lada Niva weights approximately 112 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
Because 2002 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Civic (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2002 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Civic | Niva |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
