1974 Lada Riva vs. 1973 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1974 Lada Riva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Skyline (85 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 80 kg more than 1973 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1973 Nissan Skyline (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada Riva | 1973 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | Riva | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1450 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2520 mm |
