1988 BMW 730 vs. 1987 Lada Niva
To start off, 1988 BMW 730 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1987 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 730 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1987 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Lada Niva 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, 1988 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 730 | 1987 Lada Niva | |
Make | BMW | Lada |
Model | 730 | Niva |
Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 43 L |