2007 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Lada Samara
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lada Samara would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1993 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1993 Lada Samara.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lada Samara. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1993 Lada Samara has manual transmission. 1993 Lada Samara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 1993 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Civic | Samara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
