2007 BMW M6 vs. 1982 Lada 1200
To start off, 2007 BMW M6 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 1982 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M6 weights approximately 995 kg more than 1982 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, 2007 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M6 | 1982 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | M6 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 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 | 1940 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 39 L |
