1985 BMW 628 vs. 1974 Lada Riva

To start off, 1985 BMW 628 is newer by 11 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 628 weights approximately 474 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, 1985 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.

Compare all specifications:

1985 BMW 628 1974 Lada Riva
Make BMW Lada
Model 628 Riva
Year Released 1985 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2788 cc 1198 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 181 HP 66 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 87 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 76 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 66 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 996 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4130 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2420 mm


 

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