1999 Honda Life vs. 2008 Lada Niva
To start off, 2008 Lada Niva is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lada Niva weights approximately 500 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. 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, 2008 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 2008 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Life | Niva |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2210 mm |
