2007 BMW 523 vs. 1977 Zastava 1500
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 30 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1977 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1977 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 450 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, 2007 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 523 | 1977 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | BMW | Zastava |
| Model | 523 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2430 mm |
