1974 Lada Riva vs. 1989 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 405 is newer by 15 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada Riva (80 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 405. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1974 Lada Riva.
Because 1989 Peugeot 405 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Lada Riva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 405 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Peugeot 405 (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lada Riva | 1989 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Lada | Peugeot |
Model | Riva | 405 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1450 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2680 mm |