1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1973 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1973 Zastava 1300 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Zastava 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1973 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1973 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 304 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1973 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | Abarth | Zastava |
Model | 1000 | 1300 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 97 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2430 mm |