2007 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Lada Niva
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2005 Lada Niva | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Civic | Niva |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |