2005 BMW 630 vs. 1975 Lada 1200
To start off, 2005 BMW 630 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1975 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1975 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 630 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1975 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 630 (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 630 | 1975 Lada 1200 | |
Make | BMW | Lada |
Model | 630 | 1200 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 39 L |