2008 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Lada Niva
To start off, 2012 Lada Niva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2012 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lada Niva weights approximately 19 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2012 Lada Niva | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Civic | Niva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 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 | 4300 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 - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 19.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |