1987 BMW 324 vs. 1973 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 324 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1973 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1973 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1973 Zastava 2101. 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, 1987 BMW 324 (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 324 | 1973 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | BMW | Zastava |
| Model | 324 | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |
