2000 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Lada 21
To start off, 2009 Lada 21 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 5 kg more than 2009 Lada 21.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2000 Honda Civic (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada 21. (131 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2009 Lada 21 | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Civic | 21 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |
