1993 BMW 316 vs. 1978 Zastava 750

To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 316 (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 548 kg more than 1978 Zastava 750. 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, 1993 BMW 316 (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 750.

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