1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1980 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1980 Zastava 1300 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Zastava 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Zastava 1300 (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Zastava 1300 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 414 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. 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 1300 (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Zastava 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1980 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Zastava |
| Model | 500 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2430 mm |
