1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1985 Citroen Visa 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lada Riva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada Riva (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 274 kg more than 1985 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Lada Riva is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Lada Riva. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Lada Riva (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Lada Riva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 1974 Lada Riva | |
| Make | Citroen | Lada |
| Model | Visa | Riva |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 143 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2420 mm |
