2003 Honda Fit vs. 1986 Lada Riva
To start off, 2003 Honda Fit 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 1,569 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lada Riva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Fit (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1986 Lada Riva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Riva.
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, 2003 Honda Fit, 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, 2003 Honda Fit (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Fit | 1986 Lada Riva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Fit | Riva |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2420 mm |
