1980 BMW 628 vs. 1982 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1982 Zastava 1500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1982 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1982 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1982 Zastava 1500. 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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 628 | 1982 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | BMW | Zastava |
Model | 628 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2430 mm |