2005 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Lada Niva
To start off, 2012 Lada Niva is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lada Niva weights approximately 445 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2012 Lada Niva | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Civic | Niva |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 19.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |