1976 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 887 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, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva. 1976 De Tomaso Deauville 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. 1976 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 De Tomaso Deauville | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | De Tomaso | Lada |
Model | Deauville | Riva |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1944 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2420 mm |