2009 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Lada Niva
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva.
Because 2005 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, 2005 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, 2005 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2005 Lada Niva | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Civic | Niva |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 19.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |