1974 Lada Riva vs. 1990 TVR V8 S
To start off, 1990 TVR V8 S 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 TVR V8 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 TVR V8 S (240 HP) has 160 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 TVR V8 S should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 8 kg more than 1990 TVR V8 S.
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, 1990 TVR V8 S (373 Nm) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm). This means 1990 TVR V8 S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada Riva | 1990 TVR V8 S | |
| Make | Lada | TVR |
| Model | Riva | V8 S |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1450 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1052 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2290 mm |
