1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1974 Lada Riva is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada Riva (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 282 kg more than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. 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, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Lada |
Model | Sprite | Riva |
Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2420 mm |