1991 BMW 325 vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1991 BMW 325 is newer by 17 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 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 325 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 325 weights approximately 377 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, 1991 BMW 325 (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 325 | 1974 Lada Riva | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 325 | Riva |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
