1967 Austin A 60 vs. 1986 Lada Riva
To start off, 1986 Lada Riva is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lada Riva (86 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin A 60 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1986 Lada Riva.
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, both vehicles can yield 122 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin A 60 | 1986 Lada Riva | |
| Make | Austin | Lada |
| Model | A 60 | Riva |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 86 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2420 mm |
