1996 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1988 Lada Niva
To start off, 1996 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 260 kg more than 1988 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (114 Nm @ 2070 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva. 1996 Honda Step Wagon has automatic transmission and 1988 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1988 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Step Wagon | 1988 Lada Niva | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Step Wagon | Niva |
Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1972 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2070 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2210 mm |