2006 BMW 545 vs. 1980 Lada 2105
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lada 2105. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lada 2105 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1980 Lada 2105. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 545 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1980 Lada 2105. 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 545 (450 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 2105. (118 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 2105.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 545 | 1980 Lada 2105 | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 545 | 2105 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2430 mm |
