1996 BMW 528 vs. 1979 Zastava 750

To start off, 1996 BMW 528 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 528 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 528 weights approximately 955 kg more than 1979 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 528 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 750. 1996 BMW 528 has automatic transmission and 1979 Zastava 750 has manual transmission. 1979 Zastava 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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