2009 BMW 745 vs. 1974 Zastava 2101

To start off, 2009 BMW 745 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1974 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1974 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 745 weights approximately 985 kg more than 1974 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 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Zastava 2101. 2009 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1974 Zastava 2101 has manual transmission. 1974 Zastava 2101 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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