1989 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1989 Donkervoort S8 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 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 382 kg more than 1989 Donkervoort S8.
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 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Donkervoort S8 | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Donkervoort | Lada |
Model | S8 | Riva |
Year Released | 1989 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |