1974 Lada Riva vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 32 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 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 427 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 699 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 613 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada Riva | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Lada | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Riva | CL |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
| Top Speed | 143 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2890 mm |
