1974 Lada Riva vs. 1997 Tata Estate
To start off, 1997 Tata Estate 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada Riva (80 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1997 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1997 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Tata Estate weights approximately 580 kg more than 1974 Lada Riva.
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 Tata Estate (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Tata Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lada Riva | 1997 Tata Estate | |
Make | Lada | Tata |
Model | Riva | Estate |
Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
Engine Size | 1450 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2830 mm |