1950 Rover P4 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 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rover P4 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1978 Zastava 1500.
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 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1950 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Rover P4 | 1978 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Rover | Zastava |
| Model | P4 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2103 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |
