2009 BMW 335 vs. 1978 Lada 1200
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (265 HP) has 206 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1200. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1978 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 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1200. 2009 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 1978 Lada 1200 has manual transmission. 1978 Lada 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 1978 Lada 1200 | |
Make | BMW | Lada |
Model | 335 | 1200 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 576 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 39 L |