2008 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Lada Niva
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2007 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2008 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lada Niva. 2008 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2007 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2007 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2007 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Accord | Niva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
