2002 Honda Civic vs. 1981 Lada Niva
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1981 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lada Niva weights approximately 96 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
Because 1981 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, 1981 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 (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 1981 Lada Niva | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Civic | Niva |
Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1344 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |