1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1976 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1976 Zastava 1500 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,480 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Zastava 1500 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1961 Lancia Appia. 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, 1976 Zastava 1500 (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 1976 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Lancia | Zastava |
Model | Appia | 1500 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |