1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 10 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (149 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 724 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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1974 Lada Riva has manual transmission. 1974 Lada Riva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
Model | Caprice | Riva |
Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |