2002 Honda Acty vs. 2008 Lada Niva
To start off, 2008 Lada Niva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Acty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Acty would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Acty (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty should accelerate faster than 2008 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lada Niva weights approximately 445 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty.
Because 2008 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Acty. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2002 Honda Acty (139 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lada Niva. (128 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Acty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Acty | 2008 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Acty | Niva |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 660 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
