1986 Lada Riva vs. 1986 Peugeot 309
To start off, both 1986 Lada Riva and 1986 Peugeot 309 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 309 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 309 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1986 Lada Riva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 309 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada Riva weights approximately 150 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 309.
Because 1986 Lada Riva is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Lada Riva. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 309, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Peugeot 309 (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 309 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lada Riva | 1986 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Lada | Peugeot |
| Model | Riva | 309 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2480 mm |
