2004 Honda City vs. 2009 Lada Niva
To start off, 2009 Lada Niva is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda City would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Niva weights approximately 345 kg more than 2004 Honda City.
Because 2009 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda City | 2009 Lada Niva | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | City | Niva |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2210 mm |