1986 Lada Riva vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, both 1986 Lada Riva and 1986 Peugeot 505 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1986 Lada Riva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1986 Lada Riva. 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 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 505 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 505 | |
| Make | Lada | Peugeot |
| Model | Riva | 505 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2910 mm |
