1986 Lada Riva vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1986 Lada Riva is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 66 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 30 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Lada Riva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Lada Riva | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Lada | Volvo |
Model | Riva | 66 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |