1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 6 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 264 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Commodore | 1974 Lada Riva | |
| Make | Holden | Lada |
| Model | Commodore | Riva |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
