1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1977 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1977 Zastava 1500 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,480 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Zastava 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Zastava 1500 (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1977 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1977 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Zastava |
| Model | 1400 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
