1945 Austin 16 vs. 1986 Lada Riva
To start off, 1986 Lada Riva is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lada Riva (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1986 Lada Riva.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1945 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1945 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Austin 16 | 1986 Lada Riva | |
Make | Austin | Lada |
Model | 16 | Riva |
Year Released | 1945 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2420 mm |