1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1965 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1965 Zastava 1500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1965 Zastava 1500. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1965 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, 1965 Zastava 1500 (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1965 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Abarth | Zastava |
Model | 850 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |