2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Lada Niva
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Lada Niva were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (190 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 325 (237 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (128 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Lada Niva | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 325 | Niva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
