2007 BMW 530 vs. 1980 Zastava 132
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1980 Zastava 132. 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 132. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 132. 2007 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1980 Zastava 132 has manual transmission. 1980 Zastava 132 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 1980 Zastava 132 | |
Make | BMW | Zastava |
Model | 530 | 132 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |