1971 BMW 3 vs. 1970 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 1 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (200 HP) has 147 more horse power than 1970 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 400 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, 1971 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1970 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | BMW | Zastava |
Model | 3 | 1300 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 271 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2430 mm |