1962 BMW 1500 vs. 1987 Lada 2107
To start off, 1987 Lada 2107 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1500 would be higher. Both 1962 BMW 1500 and 1987 Lada 2107 are equipped with a 1,499 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 1500 (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2107. (71 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 1500 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 1500 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1987 Lada 2107. 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, both vehicles can yield 118 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 1500 | 1987 Lada 2107 | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 1500 | 2107 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |
