2002 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 59 more horse power than 2002 Lada Niva. (79 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 108 kg more than 2002 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2012 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada Niva. (133 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada Niva. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2002 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2002 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lada Niva | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Lada | Honda |
Model | Niva | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |