1974 Lada Riva vs. 1977 Seat 133

To start off, 1977 Seat 133 is newer by 3 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lada Riva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada Riva (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1977 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 300 kg more than 1977 Seat 133. 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, 1974 Lada Riva (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Lada Riva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 133.

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