1996 BMW 332 vs. 1980 Zastava 750
To start off, 1996 BMW 332 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 332 (323 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 332 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1980 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, 1996 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 332 | 1980 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | BMW | Zastava |
| Model | 332 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2010 mm |
