1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1978 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1978 Zastava 1500 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1978 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Zastava |
Model | 1900 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 1479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 113 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |