2007 BMW 318 vs. 1978 Lada 1600
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 29 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 550 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, 2007 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1600. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 318 | 1978 Lada 1600 | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 318 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 39 L |
