1983 BMW 325 vs. 1987 Lada 2107
To start off, 1987 Lada 2107 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2107. (71 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 325 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1987 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, 1983 BMW 325 (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2107. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 325 | 1987 Lada 2107 | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 325 | 2107 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 39 L |
