1986 Lada Riva vs. 1972 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1986 Lada Riva is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Reliant Rebel 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 55 more horse power than 1972 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1972 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada Riva weights approximately 485 kg more than 1972 Reliant Rebel. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Reliant Rebel. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Lada Riva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Lada Riva | 1972 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Lada | Reliant |
Model | Riva | Rebel |
Year Released | 1986 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 60.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2270 mm |