1983 BMW 725 vs. 1985 Lada 2104
To start off, 1985 Lada 2104 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 725 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1985 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada 2104.
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 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 725 | 1985 Lada 2104 | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 725 | 2104 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2430 mm |
