1981 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 7 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1168 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, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lada |
Model | Lagonda | Riva |
Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2420 mm |