1974 Lada Riva vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1974 Lada Riva is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 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 44 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 100 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Lada Riva (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Lada Riva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada Riva | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Lada | Wartburg |
| Model | Riva | 312 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1450 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 36 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2460 mm |
