2001 BMW L7 vs. 1979 Zastava 2101

To start off, 2001 BMW L7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 BMW L7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW L7 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW L7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW L7 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1979 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, 2001 BMW L7 (350 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 2101. (88 Nm). This means 2001 BMW L7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 2101. 2001 BMW L7 has automatic transmission and 1979 Zastava 2101 has manual transmission. 1979 Zastava 2101 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW L7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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