2005 BMW 330 vs. 1978 Lada 1600
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lada 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lada 1600 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1978 Lada 1600. 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 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1600. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1600.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1978 Lada 1600 | |
Make | BMW | Lada |
Model | 330 | 1600 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 39 L |