1974 Lada Riva vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 34 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 710 kg more than 1974 Lada Riva.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Lada Riva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1974 Lada Riva has manual transmission. 1974 Lada Riva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lada Riva | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Lada | Land Rover |
Model | Riva | Freelander |
Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1450 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2670 mm |