1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1999 Cadillac Catera is newer by 25 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Catera (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 509 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, 1999 Cadillac Catera (370 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm). This means 1999 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva. 1999 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1974 Lada Riva has manual transmission. 1974 Lada Riva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Cadillac Catera | 1974 Lada Riva | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lada |
| Model | Catera | Riva |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
