1962 Moretti 1100 vs. 1980 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1980 Zastava 1500 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Moretti 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Moretti 1100 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 19 more horse power than 1962 Moretti 1100. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1962 Moretti 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 236 kg more than 1962 Moretti 1100. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Moretti 1100. (74 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1980 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Moretti 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Moretti 1100 | 1980 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Moretti | Zastava |
| Model | 1100 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2430 mm |
