1974 Lada Riva vs. 1992 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1992 Seat Marbella 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lada Riva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada Riva (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1992 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1992 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 377 kg more than 1992 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Seat Marbella, 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, 1974 Lada Riva (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Seat Marbella. (61 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Lada Riva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada Riva | 1992 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Lada | Seat |
| Model | Riva | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2170 mm |
