1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1986 Lada Riva
To start off, 1986 Lada Riva is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1602. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1602 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1602 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lada Riva (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1602. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada Riva weights approximately 130 kg more than 1975 BMW 1602. 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, 1975 BMW 1602 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1602 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1602 | 1986 Lada Riva | |
Make | BMW | Lada |
Model | 1602 | Riva |
Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2420 mm |