2008 BMW 525 vs. 1989 Lada 2104
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lada 2104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lada 2104 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1989 Lada 2104.
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, 2008 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada 2104. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1989 Lada 2104 has manual transmission. 1989 Lada 2104 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1989 Lada 2104 | |
Make | BMW | Lada |
Model | 525 | 2104 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2430 mm |