1974 Lada Riva vs. 1976 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1976 Lancia Beta is newer by 2 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 17 kg more than 1976 Lancia Beta.
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, 1976 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lada Riva | 1976 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Lada | Lancia |
Model | Riva | Beta |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2340 mm |