2002 Honda Mobilio vs. 1988 Lada Niva
To start off, 2002 Honda Mobilio is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Mobilio (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 104 kg more than 1988 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Mobilio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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 Mobilio (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Mobilio | 1988 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Mobilio | Niva |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 43 L |
