1968 BMW 2002 vs. 1987 Lada 2104
To start off, 1987 Lada 2104 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2002 (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2104. (71 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada 2104 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1968 BMW 2002.
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, 1968 BMW 2002 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2104. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2002 | 1987 Lada 2104 | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 2002 | 2104 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |
