1985 Honda Accord vs. 1986 Lada Riva
To start off, 1986 Lada Riva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Accord (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1986 Lada Riva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Honda Accord weights approximately 90 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.
Because 1986 Lada Riva is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Lada Riva. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Honda Accord (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Accord | 1986 Lada Riva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Accord | Riva |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2420 mm |
