1998 BMW 320 vs. 1971 Zastava 1300

To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 2,169 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (170 HP) has 117 more horse power than 1971 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1971 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1971 Zastava 1300. 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 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Zastava 1300. 1998 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1971 Zastava 1300 has manual transmission. 1971 Zastava 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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