1977 BMW 520 vs. 1988 Lada 2107
To start off, 1988 Lada 2107 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1988 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, 1977 BMW 520 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 520 | 1988 Lada 2107 | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 520 | 2107 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
