1977 BMW 528 vs. 1975 Zastava 132
To start off, 1977 BMW 528 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1975 Zastava 132. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1975 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 321 kg more than 1975 Zastava 132. 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, 1977 BMW 528 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 1975 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | BMW | Zastava |
| Model | 528 | 132 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2560 mm |
