1974 Lada Riva vs. 2005 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2005 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 31 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP) has 420 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 290 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, 2005 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada Riva | 2005 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Lada | Ascari |
| Model | Riva | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1450 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 500 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2636 mm |
