1979 Buick Regal vs. 1986 Lada Riva
To start off, 1986 Lada Riva is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Regal (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1986 Lada Riva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 370 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, 1979 Buick Regal (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Regal | 1986 Lada Riva | |
Make | Buick | Lada |
Model | Regal | Riva |
Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |