1973 BMW 3 vs. 1981 Zastava 2101

To start off, 1981 Zastava 2101 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1981 Zastava 2101. 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, 1973 BMW 3 (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 2101.

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