1974 Lada Riva vs. 2002 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2002 Maserati Spyder 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 4,253 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Maserati Spyder (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 623 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, 2002 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada Riva | 2002 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Lada | Maserati |
| Model | Riva | Spyder |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2450 mm |
