2002 BMW 330 vs. 1981 Zastava 132
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1981 Zastava 132. 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, 2002 BMW 330 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 1981 Zastava 132 | |
Make | BMW | Zastava |
Model | 330 | 132 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |