1978 BMW 628 vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 BMW 628. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 628 | 1995 Lada Niva | |
Make | BMW | Lada |
Model | 628 | Niva |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |