1974 Lada Riva vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 28 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (134 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 240 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.
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, 2002 Lotus Elise (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada Riva | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Lada | Lotus |
| Model | Riva | Elise |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 143 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2310 mm |
