2001 Ariel Atom vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 2001 Ariel Atom is newer by 27 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ariel Atom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 597 kg more than 2001 Ariel Atom.
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, 2001 Ariel Atom (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ariel Atom | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Ariel | Lada |
Model | Atom | Riva |
Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2420 mm |