1974 Lada Riva vs. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 14 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 757 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1974 Lada Riva has manual transmission. 1974 Lada Riva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lada Riva | 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Lada | Aston Martin |
Model | Riva | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1974 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2620 mm |