1996 BMW 730 vs. 1988 Lada 2105
To start off, 1996 BMW 730 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada 2105. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada 2105 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2105. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 730 weights approximately 746 kg more than 1988 Lada 2105. 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 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2105. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2105.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 730 | 1988 Lada 2105 | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 730 | 2105 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
