1974 Lada Riva vs. 2011 BMW 323
To start off, 2011 BMW 323 is newer by 37 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva.
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, 2011 BMW 323 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada Riva | 2011 BMW 323 | |
| Make | Lada | BMW |
| Model | Riva | 323 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2770 mm |
