2004 Honda Element vs. 1986 Lada Riva
To start off, 2004 Honda Element is newer by 18 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1986 Lada Riva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 539 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 2004 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Lada Riva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Honda Element (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 1986 Lada Riva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Element | Riva |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2420 mm |
