1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1978 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1978 Zastava 1500 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Zastava 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 572 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1978 Zastava 1500 (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1978 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Abarth | Zastava |
Model | 500 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 33 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |