1974 Lada Riva vs. 2001 Toyota Will
To start off, 2001 Toyota Will is newer by 27 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Will is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Will (134 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Will weights approximately 245 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, 2001 Toyota Will, 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, 2001 Toyota Will (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva. 2001 Toyota Will 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. 2001 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lada Riva | 2001 Toyota Will | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | Riva | Will |
Year Released | 1974 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1450 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 91.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |