1988 BMW 530 vs. 1987 Lada 2107
To start off, 1988 BMW 530 is newer by 1 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 530 (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2107. (71 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 530 weights approximately 578 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, 1988 BMW 530 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2107. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 530 | 1987 Lada 2107 | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 530 | 2107 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
