1986 Lada Riva vs. 1983 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1986 Lada Riva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 1,891 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lada Riva (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1983 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Holden Commodore weights approximately 100 kg more than 1986 Lada Riva.
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, 1983 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva. 1983 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1986 Lada Riva has manual transmission. 1986 Lada Riva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lada Riva | 1983 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Lada | Holden |
| Model | Riva | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2670 mm |
