1983 BMW 316 vs. 1967 Zastava 1500

To start off, 1983 BMW 316 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 1,765 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 316 (88 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1967 Zastava 1500. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1967 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 316 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1967 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, 1983 BMW 316 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Zastava 1500. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Zastava 1500. 1983 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1967 Zastava 1500 has manual transmission. 1967 Zastava 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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