1974 Lada Riva vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 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 1,450 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lada Riva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP) has 109 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 362 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, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada Riva | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | Riva | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1450 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 189 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2710 mm |
