1970 Zastava 1300 vs. 2011 BMW 125

To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (216 HP) has 163 more horse power than 1970 Zastava 1300. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1970 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 Zastava 1300. 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, 2011 BMW 125 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Zastava 1300.

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