2005 BMW 325 vs. 1996 Lada Niva
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1996 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1996 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1996 Lada Niva | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 325 | Niva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 42 L |
