2003 BMW 645 vs. 1977 Zastava 1500

To start off, 2003 BMW 645 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 645 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1977 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1977 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 645 weights approximately 658 kg more than 1977 Zastava 1500. 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 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Zastava 1500. 2003 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 1977 Zastava 1500 has manual transmission. 1977 Zastava 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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