1979 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Bellett 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Isuzu Bellett (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 151 kg more than 1979 Isuzu Bellett.
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, 1979 Isuzu Bellett (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Isuzu Bellett | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Isuzu | Lada |
Model | Bellett | Riva |
Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2420 mm |