1979 BMW 725 vs. 1979 Zastava 2101
To start off, both 1979 BMW 725 and 1979 Zastava 2101 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 2101.
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, 1979 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 2101. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 725 | 1979 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | BMW | Zastava |
| Model | 725 | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2430 mm |
