1959 Fiat 1200 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 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1965 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Zastava |
| Model | 1200 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |
