2002 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Lada Niva
To start off, 2003 Lada Niva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2003 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lada Niva weights approximately 96 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
Because 2003 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, 2003 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 (153 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada Niva. (133 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2003 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Civic | Niva |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 42 L |
