1989 BMW 850 vs. 1972 Zastava 2101

To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1972 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1972 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1972 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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Zastava 2101. 1989 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1972 Zastava 2101 has manual transmission. 1972 Zastava 2101 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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