1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1974 Lada Riva is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lada Riva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada Riva (72 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 127 kg more than 1969 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, 1974 Lada Riva (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Lada Riva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Fiat | Lada |
Model | 124 | Riva |
Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2420 mm |