1964 Fiat Berline vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1974 Lada Riva is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat Berline (115 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat Berline weights approximately 210 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, 1964 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat Berline | 1974 Lada Riva | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | Berline | Riva |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1450 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2420 mm |
