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 @ 5300 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) 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. 1990 TVR V8 S weights approximately 56 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, 1990 TVR V8 S (373 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (87 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 | 1198 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Top Speed | 143 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 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 |
