1974 Lada Riva vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 6 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 1,410 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste (74 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 147 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste.
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, 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1974 Lada Riva has manual transmission. 1974 Lada Riva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lada Riva | 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Lada | Mitsubishi |
Model | Riva | Celeste |
Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 96 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2350 mm |