1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 18 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 517 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Caterham | Lada |
Model | Super 7 | Riva |
Year Released | 1992 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2420 mm |