1986 Lada Riva vs. 1969 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1986 Lada Riva is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Suzuki Fronte 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 66 more horse power than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada Riva weights approximately 620 kg more than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Lada Riva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Lada Riva | 1969 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Lada | Suzuki |
Model | Riva | Fronte |
Year Released | 1986 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 356 cc |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 1970 mm |