1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1970 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1970 Zastava 2101 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2000 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1970 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Zastava 2101.
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, 1968 BMW 2000 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2000 | 1970 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | BMW | Zastava |
| Model | 2000 | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |
