1974 Lada Riva vs. 1989 Renault 21
To start off, 1989 Renault 21 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Renault 21 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 36 kg more than 1989 Renault 21.
Because 1974 Lada Riva is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Lada Riva. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Renault 21, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Renault 21 (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lada Riva | 1989 Renault 21 | |
Make | Lada | Renault |
Model | Riva | 21 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83.5 mm |
Top Speed | 143 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2550 mm |