2007 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Lada Niva
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 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 165 more horse power than 1997 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 Lada Niva.
Because 1997 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 2007 Honda Accord (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 1997 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Accord | Niva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| 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 Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 42 L |
