1986 Lada Riva vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lada Riva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lada Riva would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1986 Lada Riva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1380 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.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Lada Riva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lada Riva | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Lada | Land Rover |
| Model | Riva | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2550 mm |
