1980 Lada 1200 vs. 2010 BMW M3
To start off, 2010 BMW M3 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1980 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M3 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1980 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, 2010 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lada 1200 | 2010 BMW M3 | |
Make | Lada | BMW |
Model | 1200 | M3 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 63 L |