1974 Lada Riva vs. 1974 Mazda Luce
To start off, both 1974 Lada Riva and 1974 Mazda Luce were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,620 cc, 1974 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda Luce (107 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda Luce weights approximately 195 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lada Riva | 1974 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Lada | Mazda |
Model | Riva | Luce |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1450 cc | 2620 cc |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 107 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2590 mm |