2005 BMW 320 vs. 1982 Lada 1200
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1982 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 549 kg more than 1982 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, 2005 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 1982 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 320 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1494 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 39 L |
