2007 BMW 330 vs. 1975 Zastava 2101
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1975 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1975 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1975 Zastava 2101. 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, 2007 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Zastava 2101. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1975 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | BMW | Zastava |
| Model | 330 | 2101 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |
