1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1986 Lada Riva
To start off, 1986 Lada Riva is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,569 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lada Riva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1986 Lada Riva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada Riva weights approximately 380 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Lada Riva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1986 Lada Riva | |
Make | Abarth | Lada |
Model | 1000 | Riva |
Year Released | 1958 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2420 mm |