1982 BMW 325 vs. 1982 Lada Niva
To start off, both 1982 BMW 325 and 1982 Lada Niva were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 325 (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1982 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lada Niva weights approximately 10 kg more than 1982 BMW 325.
Because 1982 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1982 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 325 | 1982 Lada Niva | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 325 | Niva |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 43 L |
