1954 Buick 40 vs. 1970 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1970 Zastava 1300 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (148 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1970 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1970 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, 1954 Buick 40 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1970 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Buick | Zastava |
| Model | 40 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 980 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2430 mm |
