1986 Lada Riva vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 23 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1986 Lada Riva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1648 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 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lada Riva | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Lada | Land Rover |
| Model | Riva | Defender |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2370 mm |
