1981 BMW 745 vs. 1971 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP) has 199 more horse power than 1971 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1971 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 616 kg more than 1971 Zastava 1300. 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 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Zastava 1300. 1981 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1971 Zastava 1300 has manual transmission. 1971 Zastava 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 1971 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | BMW | Zastava |
Model | 745 | 1300 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |