1961 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1980 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1980 Zastava 1500 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Zastava 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 1980 Zastava 1500 (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Cabriolet | 1980 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Zastava |
| Model | Cabriolet | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |
