2009 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 14 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (63 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Niva weights approximately 111 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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 Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (118 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva. 2009 Honda Civic 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. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1995 Lada Niva | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Civic | Niva |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |