1974 Lada Riva vs. 1990 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1990 Lotus Elan is newer by 16 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lotus Elan (163 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 37 kg more than 1990 Lotus Elan.
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, 1990 Lotus Elan, 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, 1990 Lotus Elan (204 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lada Riva | 1990 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Lada | Lotus |
Model | Riva | Elan |
Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2260 mm |