1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 is newer by 3 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 268 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lada |
Model | V8 | Riva |
Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 96 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2420 mm |