2000 Honda Civic vs. 1982 Lada Niva
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 18 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, 2000 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1982 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1982 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lada Niva weights approximately 185 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
Because 1982 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 2000 Honda Civic (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1982 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Civic | Niva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2210 mm |
