2001 BMW 318 vs. 1975 Lada 1200
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1975 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1975 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1975 Lada 1200. 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, 2001 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 1975 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 318 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1395 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 39 L |
