1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 1976 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1976 Zastava 1500 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,480 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Zastava 1500 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1100. 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, 1976 Zastava 1500 (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1100 | 1976 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Fiat | Zastava |
Model | 1100 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2430 mm |