1974 Lada Riva vs. 1970 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1974 Lada Riva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota 2000GT (128 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 100 kg more than 1974 Lada Riva. 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, 1970 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lada Riva | 1970 Toyota 2000GT | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | Riva | 2000GT |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1450 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 128 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |