2009 BMW 335 vs. 1978 Lada S
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 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lada S would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 1978 Lada S | |
Make | BMW | Lada |
Model | 335 | S |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 43 L |