2001 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Lada Niva
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1997 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1997 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lada Niva weights approximately 132 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
Because 1997 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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 Civic (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 1997 Lada Niva | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Civic | Niva |
Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |