1986 Lada Riva vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 25 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1986 Lada Riva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 465 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, 2011 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Lada Riva | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Lada | BMW |
Model | Riva | 120 |
Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 16.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2670 mm |