2009 Honda S2000 vs. 2001 Lada Niva
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2001 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda S2000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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 S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 2001 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | S2000 | Niva |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
