1974 Lada Riva vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 473 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 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada Riva | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | Riva | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2660 mm |
