1988 BMW 520 vs. 1968 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1968 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1968 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 586 kg more than 1968 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, 1988 BMW 520 (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Zastava 1300. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1968 Zastava 1300 has manual transmission. 1968 Zastava 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 1968 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | BMW | Zastava |
Model | 520 | 1300 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |