1986 Lada Riva vs. 1986 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1986 Lada Riva and 1986 Reliant Scimitar were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1986 Lada Riva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 205 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 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Lada Riva | 1986 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Lada | Reliant |
Model | Riva | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2640 mm |