1998 BMW 740 vs. 1971 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 740 (286 HP) has 233 more horse power than 1971 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1971 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 988 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 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 740 | 1971 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | BMW | Zastava |
| Model | 740 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2430 mm |
