1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1976 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1976 Zastava 1500 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,480 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Zastava 1500. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1976 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 | 1976 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Abarth | Zastava |
| Model | 1000 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2430 mm |
