1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1977 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1977 Zastava 1300 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Bristol 400 (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1977 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1977 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 400 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1977 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, 1948 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1948 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 1977 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Bristol | Zastava |
| Model | 400 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1977 |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |
