2009 BMW 130 vs. 1979 Zastava 1300

To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1979 Zastava 1300. 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, 2009 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 1300. 2009 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 1979 Zastava 1300 has manual transmission. 1979 Zastava 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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