1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1974 Lada Riva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 125 (90 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 100 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125.
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, 1972 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 125 | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Fiat | Lada |
Model | 125 | Riva |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1450 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 131 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2420 mm |