1976 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 2 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 80 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider (122 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1974 Lada Riva | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lada |
| Model | Spider | Riva |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1450 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2420 mm |
