2005 Honda Jazz vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 2005 Honda Jazz is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Jazz (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Niva weights approximately 160 kg more than 2005 Honda Jazz.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Jazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Jazz. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Jazz | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Jazz | Niva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 42 L |
