1990 Honda Prelude vs. 1986 Lada Riva
To start off, 1990 Honda Prelude is newer by 4 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 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1986 Lada Riva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Prelude weights approximately 45 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, 1990 Honda Prelude, 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, 1990 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Prelude | 1986 Lada Riva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Prelude | Riva |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2420 mm |
