2001 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Lada Kalina
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Kalina weights approximately 234 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
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, 2001 Honda Civic (144 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm). This means 2001 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 2009 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Civic | Kalina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2480 mm |
