1958 BMW 503 vs. 1981 Zastava 132
To start off, 1981 Zastava 132 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 BMW 503 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 503 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1981 Zastava 132. 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, 1958 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 503 | 1981 Zastava 132 | |
Make | BMW | Zastava |
Model | 503 | 132 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |