2000 Honda Civic vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 26 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 7 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
Because 1974 Lada Riva is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Lada Riva. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Honda Civic (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1974 Lada Riva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Civic | Riva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2420 mm |
