1959 Fiat 1800 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 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1800 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 158 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, 1959 Fiat 1800 (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1974 Lada Riva | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | 1800 | Riva |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2420 mm |
