1992 BMW 525 vs. 1976 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1992 BMW 525 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 525 (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1976 Zastava 1500. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1976 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 525 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1976 Zastava 1500. 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, 1992 BMW 525 (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 525 | 1976 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | BMW | Zastava |
| Model | 525 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
