1956 BMW 501 vs. 1971 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1971 Zastava 2101 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1971 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1971 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 501 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1971 Zastava 2101. 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, 1956 BMW 501 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 501 | 1971 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | BMW | Zastava |
| Model | 501 | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 3166 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2430 mm |
