1996 BMW M3 vs. 1978 Zastava 750
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 18 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 838 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, 1996 BMW M3 (320 Nm) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 750. (51 Nm). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1978 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | BMW | Zastava |
| Model | M3 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2010 mm |
