1949 Austin 16 vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1974 Lada Riva is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada Riva (80 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1974 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, 1949 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin 16 | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Austin | Lada |
Model | 16 | Riva |
Year Released | 1949 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1450 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2420 mm |