1965 AC Aceca vs. 1978 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1978 Zastava 1300 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 169 kg more than 1965 AC Aceca.
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, 1965 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1978 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | AC | Zastava |
| Model | Aceca | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2430 mm |
