1998 BMW 845 vs. 1978 Lada S
To start off, 1998 BMW 845 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lada S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lada S would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 845 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1978 Lada S.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 845 | 1978 Lada S | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 845 | S |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
| 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 | 1750 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
