1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1983 Zastava 102
To start off, 1983 Zastava 102 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,636 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1983 Zastava 102. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1983 Zastava 102. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 630 kg more than 1983 Zastava 102. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Zastava 102. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Zastava 102.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 1983 Zastava 102 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Zastava |
| Model | Corvette | 102 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 4636 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2160 mm |
