1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1986 Lada Riva
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 7 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1986 Lada Riva.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 664 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 1986 Lada Riva | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 5.8 | Riva |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
