1986 Lada Riva vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 1986 Lada Riva is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Floride 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 51 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada Riva weights approximately 300 kg more than 1960 Renault Floride. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1986 Lada Riva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Lada Riva | 1960 Renault Floride | |
Make | Lada | Renault |
Model | Riva | Floride |
Year Released | 1986 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2270 mm |