1997 Lada Niva vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1997 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1997 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lada Niva weights approximately 20 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
Because 1997 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 2004 Honda Civic (155 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lada Niva. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1997 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1997 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Lada Niva | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Lada | Honda |
Model | Niva | Civic |
Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |