1956 Buick 40 vs. 1978 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1978 Zastava 1300 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 744 kg more than 1978 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, 1956 Buick 40 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1978 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Buick | Zastava |
| Model | 40 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2430 mm |
