2006 BMW 120 vs. 1978 Lada 1600
To start off, 2006 BMW 120 is newer by 28 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 805 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, 2006 BMW 120 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1600. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1600.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 120 | 1978 Lada 1600 | |
Make | BMW | Lada |
Model | 120 | 1600 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 39 L |