GAZ Chaika GAZ-14 (1977 – 1988) vs BMW 7 Series (1977 – 1986): specs compared
The BMW 7 Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 252 hp against 220 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 15.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 222 km/h against 175 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,480 kg against 2,615 kg. At 6,114 mm, the GAZ Chaika GAZ-14 is 1,255 mm longer than the BMW 7 Series.
| Specification |
GAZ
Chaika GAZ-14
1977 – 1988
|
BMW
7 Series
1977 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Russia | Germany |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1988 | 1977 – 1986 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 1 | 16 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 220 hp | 150 – 252 hp |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 211 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 15.0 s | 7.5 – 13.0 s |
| Top speed | 175 km/h | 183 – 222 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 11.5 – 15.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 6,114 mm | 4,859 mm |
| Width | 2,020 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,525 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,450 mm | 2,799 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,615 kg | 1,480 – 1,645 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.