2009 Honda Fit vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit 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 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 404 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.
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, 2009 Honda Fit, 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, 2009 Honda Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Fit | 1974 Lada Riva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Fit | Riva |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2420 mm |
