2002 Honda Civic vs. 1980 Lada Niva
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1980 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lada Niva weights approximately 304 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
Because 1980 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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 Civic (152 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada Niva. (110 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada Niva. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1980 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1980 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 1980 Lada Niva | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Civic | Niva |
Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 110 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |