1949 Ferrari 166 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 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 1,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1949 Ferrari 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 166 (154 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 296 kg more than 1949 Ferrari 166.

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.

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1949 Ferrari 166 1974 Lada Riva
Make Ferrari Lada
Model 166 Riva
Year Released 1949 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1992 cc 1198 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 154 HP 66 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 700 kg 996 kg