1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 1977 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1977 Zastava 1500 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1600 (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1977 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1977 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1600.
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, 1961 Abarth 1600 (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1600 | 1977 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Abarth | Zastava |
| Model | 1600 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |
