1986 Lada Riva vs. 2010 BMW 528
To start off, 2010 BMW 528 is newer by 24 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1986 Lada Riva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 528 weights approximately 530 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, 2010 BMW 528 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lada Riva | 2010 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Lada | BMW |
| Model | Riva | 528 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2888 mm |
