1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1974 Lada Riva is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lada Riva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 316 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Abarth | Lada |
Model | 1000 | Riva |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 143 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2420 mm |