1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1986 Lada Riva
To start off, 1986 Lada Riva is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,569 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lada Riva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lada Riva (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada Riva weights approximately 90 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Lada Riva (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1986 Lada Riva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1986 Lada Riva | |
Make | Austin | Lada |
Model | A 40 | Riva |
Year Released | 1950 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2420 mm |