1986 Lada Riva vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 Lada Riva is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla 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 24 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada Riva weights approximately 280 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Lada Riva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lada Riva | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Riva | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2290 mm |
