2007 Fiat Doblo vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 2007 Fiat Doblo 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lada Riva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada Riva (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 238 kg more than 1974 Lada Riva.
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, 2007 Fiat Doblo, 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, 2007 Fiat Doblo (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Doblo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Doblo | 1974 Lada Riva | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | Doblo | Riva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Top Speed | 142 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2420 mm |
