2009 BMW 525 vs. 1970 Zastava 2101

To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1970 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1970 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1970 Zastava 2101. 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 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Zastava 2101. 2009 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1970 Zastava 2101 has manual transmission. 1970 Zastava 2101 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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