1999 Lada 111 vs. 1999 BMW 330
To start off, both 1999 Lada 111 and 1999 BMW 330 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 330 (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1999 Lada 111. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lada 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 330 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1999 Lada 111. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lada 111. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 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, 1999 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lada 111. (115 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lada 111. 1999 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1999 Lada 111 has manual transmission. 1999 Lada 111 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lada 111 | 1999 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Lada | BMW |
| Model | 111 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 93 L |
