1990 BMW 850 vs. 1988 Lada 2107
To start off, 1990 BMW 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada 2107. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada 2107 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1988 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, 1990 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 850 | 1988 Lada 2107 | |
Make | BMW | Lada |
Model | 850 | 2107 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 43 L |