2008 Honda Pilot vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lada Niva would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 800 kg more than 1995 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (134 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva. 2008 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1995 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1995 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Pilot | Niva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 42 L |
