1974 Lada Riva vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 27 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma.
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 Sigma (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma 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 Sigma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada Riva | 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Lada | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Riva | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2520 mm |
