1976 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1976 Chrysler Valiant 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 Chrysler Valiant (91 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 230 kg more than 1976 Chrysler Valiant.
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 Chrysler Valiant (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler Valiant | 1974 Lada Riva | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lada |
| Model | Valiant | Riva |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1450 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2420 mm |
