2008 BMW 118 vs. 1978 Zastava 750
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 30 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 618 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, 2008 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 750. 2008 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1978 Zastava 750 has manual transmission. 1978 Zastava 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1978 Zastava 750 | |
Make | BMW | Zastava |
Model | 118 | 750 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2010 mm |