1973 BMW Touring vs. 1970 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1973 BMW Touring is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 ZAZ 966. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 ZAZ 966 would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1970 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1970 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 290 kg more than 1970 ZAZ 966. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1970 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | BMW | ZAZ |
| Model | Touring | 966 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2170 mm |
