2010 Lada Kalina vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, both 2010 Lada Kalina and 2010 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2010 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2010 Lada Kalina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lada Kalina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 BMW 120 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Lada Kalina | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Lada | BMW |
Model | Kalina | 120 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |