1974 Lada Riva vs. 1998 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1998 TVR Griffith is newer by 24 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 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 TVR Griffith weights approximately 64 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, 1998 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada Riva | 1998 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Lada | TVR |
| Model | Riva | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2290 mm |
