1978 Lada 1200 vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (176 HP) has 117 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1200. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1978 Lada 1200. 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, 2012 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lada 1200 | 2012 BMW 120 | |
Make | Lada | BMW |
Model | 1200 | 120 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 176 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 51 L |