2006 BMW M3 vs. 1987 Zastava 750
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (333 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1987 Zastava 750. (33 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1987 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1987 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 (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Zastava 750. (56 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1987 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | BMW | Zastava |
| Model | M3 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 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 |
