1974 Lada Riva vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 36 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 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, 2010 BMW 125 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada Riva | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Lada | BMW |
| Model | Riva | 125 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2670 mm |
