1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1977 Zastava 1500

To start off, 1977 Zastava 1500 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Zastava 1500 (74 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1959 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, 1977 Zastava 1500 (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.

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