2006 BMW M3 vs. 1980 Zastava 750
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1980 Zastava 750. 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, 2006 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1980 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | BMW | Zastava |
| Model | M3 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2010 mm |
