2009 BMW 116 vs. 1977 Lada 1200
To start off, 2009 BMW 116 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1977 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1977 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 116 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1977 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, 2009 BMW 116 (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 116 | 1977 Lada 1200 | |
Make | BMW | Lada |
Model | 116 | 1200 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 39 L |