1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1974 Lada Riva is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bristol 404 (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 404 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 17 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404.
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, 1953 Bristol 404 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 404 | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Bristol | Lada |
Model | 404 | Riva |
Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2420 mm |