1956 BMW 501 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 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1986 Lada Riva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 501 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1986 Lada Riva. 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, 1956 BMW 501 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 501 | 1986 Lada Riva | |
Make | BMW | Lada |
Model | 501 | Riva |
Year Released | 1956 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3166 cc | 1569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2420 mm |