2007 BMW 330 vs. 1978 Zastava 750
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 863 kg more than 1978 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, 2007 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1978 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | BMW | Zastava |
| Model | 330 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2010 mm |
