1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 15 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 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva.
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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lada |
Model | 75 | Riva |
Year Released | 1989 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1450 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2420 mm |