1958 Fiat 1200 vs. 1978 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1978 Zastava 1500 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1200 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) has 21 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1200. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1200. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1200. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1200 | 1978 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Zastava |
| Model | 1200 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |
