1996 BMW 725 vs. 1978 Lada 1600
To start off, 1996 BMW 725 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lada 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lada 1600 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 725 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 755 kg more than 1978 Lada 1600. 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, 1996 BMW 725 (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1600. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 725 | 1978 Lada 1600 | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 725 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2430 mm |
