1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1970 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1970 Zastava 1300 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Zastava 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Zastava 1300 (53 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Zastava 1300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. 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, 1970 Zastava 1300 (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Zastava 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1970 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | Lancia | Zastava |
Model | Appia | 1300 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |