1976 BMW 628 vs. 1980 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1980 Zastava 1500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 1500.
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, 1976 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 628 | 1980 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | BMW | Zastava |
Model | 628 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2430 mm |