1986 Lada Riva vs. 1986 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 1986 Lada Riva and 1986 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 12 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada Riva weights approximately 135 kg more than 1986 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Toyota Corolla, 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 Lada Riva (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Lada Riva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Lada Riva 1986 Toyota Corolla
Make Lada Toyota
Model Riva Corolla
Year Released 1986 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1569 cc 1295 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 86 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 122 Nm 103 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.1 mm 76.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 71 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1060 kg 925 kg
Vehicle Length 4130 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2420 mm 2440 mm