1974 Lada Riva vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 21 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (206 HP) has 126 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 503 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.
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, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville, 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, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1974 Lada Riva has manual transmission. 1974 Lada Riva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada Riva | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Lada | Pontiac |
| Model | Riva | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1450 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 206 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1563 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2820 mm |
