2009 Honda Accord vs. 1990 Lada Niva
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1990 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 410 kg more than 1990 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 2009 Honda Accord (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1990 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Accord | Niva |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 43 L |
