1982 BMW 318 vs. 1978 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1982 BMW 318 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 1,765 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 318 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1982 BMW 318.
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, 1982 BMW 318 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 318 | 1978 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | BMW | Zastava |
Model | 318 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1765 cc | 1479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |