1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1974 Lada Riva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,450 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lada Riva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada Riva (80 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 120 kg more than 1968 Fiat 124. 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, 1968 Fiat 124 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 124 | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Fiat | Lada |
Model | 124 | Riva |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1450 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2420 mm |