1986 Lada Riva vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight 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 1,569 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lada Riva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1986 Lada Riva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Insight weights approximately 172 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 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, 2011 Honda Insight, 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, 2011 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lada Riva | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Lada | Honda |
| Model | Riva | Insight |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2550 mm |
