1974 Lada Riva vs. 1957 Simca Plein Ceil
To start off, 1974 Lada Riva is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Plein Ceil 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 117 kg more than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1974 Lada Riva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada Riva | 1957 Simca Plein Ceil | |
| Make | Lada | Simca |
| Model | Riva | Plein Ceil |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2450 mm |
