1987 Lada Samara vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lada Samara would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1987 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1987 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Lada Samara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada Samara. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 1987 Lada Samara has manual transmission. 1987 Lada Samara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada Samara | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Lada | BMW |
| Model | Samara | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |
