2007 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Lada Samara
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lada Samara would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2000 Lada Samara. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 393 kg more than 2000 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Civic (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Samara. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2000 Lada Samara | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Civic | Samara |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 71 mm |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 14 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |