2003 BMW 545 vs. 1988 Lada 2107
To start off, 2003 BMW 545 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada 2107. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada 2107 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 545 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1988 Lada 2107. 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, 2003 BMW 545 (451 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2107. 2003 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 1988 Lada 2107 has manual transmission. 1988 Lada 2107 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 545 | 1988 Lada 2107 | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 545 | 2107 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
