2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Lada Niva
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic and 2009 Lada Niva were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 176 kg more than 2009 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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 (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Lada Niva | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Civic | Niva |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 19 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 | 1461 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |