1974 Lada Riva vs. 2006 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2006 Opel Speedster 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Speedster weights approximately 9 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 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada Riva | 2006 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | Riva | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2340 mm |
