1954 Buick 40 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 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (141 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1974 Lada Riva. 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 Buick 40 (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Buick | Lada |
Model | 40 | Riva |
Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4328 cc | 1450 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 309 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2420 mm |