2007 BMW 130 vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 33 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP) has 186 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva.
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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 1974 Lada Riva | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 130 | Riva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1450 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
