1974 Lada Riva vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 18 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL (231 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 694 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL (268 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lada Riva | 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Lada | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Riva | SL |
Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 268 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2520 mm |