2007 Honda Accord vs. 1990 Lada Niva
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1990 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Niva.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Accord (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Niva. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1990 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1990 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 1990 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Accord | Niva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 43 L |
