1986 Lada Riva vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1986 Lada Riva is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,569 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lada Riva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lada Riva (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada Riva weights approximately 60 kg more than 1954 Morris Oxford. 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, 1986 Lada Riva (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 Lada Riva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lada Riva | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Lada | Morris |
| Model | Riva | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2470 mm |
