1979 Honda Accord vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 5 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 61 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Because 1974 Lada Riva is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Lada Riva. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1974 Lada Riva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Accord | Riva |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2420 mm |
