1990 Ford Sierra vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1990 Ford Sierra is newer by 16 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada Riva (80 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 45 kg more than 1990 Ford Sierra. 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, 1990 Ford Sierra (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Sierra | 1974 Lada Riva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Sierra | Riva |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1450 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2420 mm |
