1974 Lada Riva vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 38 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 788 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, 2012 Jaguar XF (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva. 2012 Jaguar XF 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. 2012 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada Riva | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Lada | Jaguar |
| Model | Riva | XF |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2908 mm |
