1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1986 Lada Riva
To start off, 1986 Lada Riva is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1986 Lada Riva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 470 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, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 1986 Lada Riva | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lada |
Model | DB5 | Riva |
Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2420 mm |