2001 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Lada Niva
To start off, both 2001 Honda Civic and 2001 Lada Niva were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (183 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lada Niva weights approximately 170 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
Because 2001 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, 2001 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 (160 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 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 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2001 Lada Niva | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Civic | Niva |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |