2006 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Lada Niva
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2006 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2005 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2005 Lada Niva | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Civic | Niva |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |