1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1962 Zastava 750
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1962 Zastava 750. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1962 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Turbo weights approximately 379 kg more than 1962 Zastava 750. 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, 1972 BMW Turbo (177 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Zastava 750. (46 Nm). This means 1972 BMW Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1962 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | BMW | Zastava |
| Model | Turbo | 750 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
