1974 Lada Riva vs. 1997 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1997 Nissan Laurel is newer by 23 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 394 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, 1997 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva. 1997 Nissan Laurel 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. 1997 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lada Riva | 1997 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lada | Nissan |
Model | Riva | Laurel |
Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2730 mm |