2009 BMW 630 vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 35 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 612 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, 2009 BMW 630 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 630 | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | BMW | Lada |
Model | 630 | Riva |
Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 143 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2420 mm |