1960 Fiat 1200 vs. 1973 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1973 Zastava 1300 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Zastava 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fiat 1200 (57 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1973 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1973 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 79 kg more than 1960 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, 1973 Zastava 1300 (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Zastava 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 1200 | 1973 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Zastava |
| Model | 1200 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2430 mm |
