2000 Honda Life vs. 1993 Lada Niva
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lada Niva weights approximately 362 kg more than 2000 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, 1993 Lada Niva (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 1993 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Life | Niva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1452 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 | 790 kg | 1152 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 |
