1974 Lada Riva vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1975 Subaru Leone is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lada Riva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lada Riva would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Subaru Leone (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 171 kg more than 1975 Subaru Leone.
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, 1975 Subaru Leone, 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, 1975 Subaru Leone (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lada Riva | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Lada | Subaru |
Model | Riva | Leone |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 60 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2450 mm |