1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1986 Lada Riva
To start off, 1986 Lada Riva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 would be higher. At 2,111 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1986 Lada Riva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada Riva weights approximately 100 kg more than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1986 Lada Riva | |
Make | Abarth | Lada |
Model | Lancia 037 | Riva |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 1569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2420 mm |