2003 BMW 545 vs. 1980 Zastava 1300

To start off, 2003 BMW 545 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 545 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1980 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, 2003 BMW 545 (451 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 1300. 2003 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 1980 Zastava 1300 has manual transmission. 1980 Zastava 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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