2001 Honda Accord vs. 1984 Lada Niva
To start off, 2001 Honda Accord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Accord (145 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1984 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1984 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Accord weights approximately 160 kg more than 1984 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 2001 Honda Accord (189 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Accord | 1984 Lada Niva | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Accord | Niva |
Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 43 L |