2009 BMW 750 vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 2009 BMW 750 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 893 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 750 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva. 2009 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1974 Lada Riva has manual transmission. 1974 Lada Riva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 750 | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | BMW | Lada |
Model | 750 | Riva |
Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2420 mm |