1974 Lada Riva vs. 1970 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1974 Lada Riva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Suzuki Fronte 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 37 more horse power than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 265 kg more than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Lada Riva is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Lada Riva. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Suzuki Fronte, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Lada Riva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lada Riva | 1970 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Lada | Suzuki |
Model | Riva | Fronte |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 785 cc |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 115 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2160 mm |