1998 Honda Today vs. 1982 Lada Niva
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,451 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lada Niva weights approximately 440 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. 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, 1982 Lada Niva (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 1982 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Today | Niva |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
