1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1979 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1979 Zastava 1300 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Zastava 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1979 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Zastava |
| Model | Giulietta | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |
