1988 BMW 530 vs. 1963 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1988 BMW 530 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 530 (188 HP) has 135 more horse power than 1963 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1963 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 530 weights approximately 613 kg more than 1963 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 530 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 530 | 1963 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | BMW | Zastava |
Model | 530 | 1300 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 261 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |