2002 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Lada Niva
To start off, 2004 Lada Niva is newer by 2 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 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 56 kg more than 2004 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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, 2004 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 (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2004 Lada Niva | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Civic | Niva |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |