2006 BMW 330 vs. 1989 Lada 2107
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lada 2107. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lada 2107 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1989 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1989 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 446 kg more than 1989 Lada 2107. 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 330 (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 1989 Lada 2107 | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 330 | 2107 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 17 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 43 L |
