1992 Alpina B6 vs. 1986 Lada Riva
To start off, 1992 Alpina B6 is newer by 6 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 2,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1986 Lada Riva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B6 weights approximately 265 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, 1992 Alpina B6 (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B6 | 1986 Lada Riva | |
Make | Alpina | Lada |
Model | B6 | Riva |
Year Released | 1992 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2752 cc | 1569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |