2006 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Lada 21
To start off, 2009 Lada 21 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic 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) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Lada 21. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 403 kg more than 2009 Lada 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lada 21. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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 (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada 21. (131 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada 21. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Lada 21 has manual transmission. 2009 Lada 21 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 | 2009 Lada 21 | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Civic | 21 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |