1987 Lada 2107 vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lada 2107. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lada 2107 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 (170 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 445 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, 2012 BMW 120 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lada 2107 | 2012 BMW 120 | |
Make | Lada | BMW |
Model | 2107 | 120 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1450 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 51 L |