1980 BMW 725 vs. 1978 Zastava 132
To start off, 1980 BMW 725 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 132.
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 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 725 | 1978 Zastava 132 | |
Make | BMW | Zastava |
Model | 725 | 132 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2560 mm |