1974 Lada Riva vs. 1983 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 9 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Rekord weights approximately 119 kg more than 1974 Lada Riva. 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, 1983 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada Riva | 1983 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | Riva | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 143 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2680 mm |
