1988 Lada 2105 vs. 1968 Riley 4
To start off, 1988 Lada 2105 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2105. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Riley 4 weights approximately 148 kg more than 1988 Lada 2105. 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, 1968 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2105. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2105.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada 2105 | 1968 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Lada | Riley |
| Model | 2105 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |
