1974 Lada Riva vs. 1980 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1980 Nissan Violet 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 18 kg more than 1980 Nissan Violet.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lada Riva | 1980 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Lada | Nissan |
Model | Riva | Violet |
Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2410 mm |