1956 AC Aceca-Bristol vs. 1986 Lada Riva
To start off, 1986 Lada Riva is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1986 Lada Riva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada Riva weights approximately 95 kg more than 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol.
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, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol | 1986 Lada Riva | |
| Make | AC | Lada |
| Model | Aceca-Bristol | Riva |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2420 mm |
