1998 BMW 316 vs. 1975 Zastava 2101

To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 316 (103 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1975 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1975 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 438 kg more than 1975 Zastava 2101. 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, 1998 BMW 316 (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Zastava 2101. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Zastava 2101. 1998 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1975 Zastava 2101 has manual transmission. 1975 Zastava 2101 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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