1999 Honda City vs. 1997 Lada Niva
To start off, 1999 Honda City is newer by 2 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, 1999 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1997 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1997 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lada Niva weights approximately 272 kg more than 1999 Honda City.
Because 1997 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda City. 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, 1997 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1997 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda City | 1997 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | City | Niva |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2210 mm |
