1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1979 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1979 Zastava 1500 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 BMW 1600 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600.
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, 1966 BMW 1600 (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 1979 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | BMW | Zastava |
| Model | 1600 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
