1974 Lada Riva vs. 1985 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1985 Nissan Skyline is newer by 11 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Skyline (93 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 10 kg more than 1985 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1985 Nissan Skyline (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lada Riva | 1985 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Lada | Nissan |
Model | Riva | Skyline |
Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1450 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 93 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2620 mm |