1988 BMW 530 vs. 1982 Zastava 132
To start off, 1988 BMW 530 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Zastava 132 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1982 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1982 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 530 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1982 Zastava 132. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 530 | 1982 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | BMW | Zastava |
| Model | 530 | 132 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
