1974 Lada Riva vs. 1985 TVR 390
To start off, 1985 TVR 390 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 3,905 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 TVR 390 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 TVR 390 (275 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 TVR 390 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 TVR 390 weights approximately 111 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, 1985 TVR 390 (367 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 TVR 390 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada Riva | 1985 TVR 390 | |
| Make | Lada | TVR |
| Model | Riva | 390 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 89.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 143 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2390 mm |
