1974 Lada Riva vs. 1986 Morgan 4
To start off, 1986 Morgan 4 is newer by 12 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), 1986 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Morgan 4 (96 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 235 kg more than 1986 Morgan 4.
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, 1986 Morgan 4 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada Riva | 1986 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lada | Morgan |
| Model | Riva | 4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1450 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 96 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2450 mm |
