1974 Lada Riva vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 728 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada Riva | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Lada | SsangYong |
| Model | Riva | Korando |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1785 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2490 mm |
