2003 BMW 520 vs. 1986 Lada Riva
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 17 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 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1986 Lada Riva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 500 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, 2003 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 1986 Lada Riva | |
Make | BMW | Lada |
Model | 520 | Riva |
Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2420 mm |