1981 BMW 528 vs. 1962 Zastava 750
To start off, 1981 BMW 528 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 528 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1962 Zastava 750. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1962 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 528 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1962 Zastava 750. 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, 1981 BMW 528 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Zastava 750. (46 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 528 | 1962 Zastava 750 | |
Make | BMW | Zastava |
Model | 528 | 750 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1962 |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2010 mm |