1954 Austin A 55 vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1974 Lada Riva is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada Riva (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 2 kg more than 1954 Austin A 55. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1954 Austin A 55 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 55 | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Austin | Lada |
Model | A 55 | Riva |
Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2420 mm |