1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1976 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1976 Zastava 1300 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1976 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1976 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 414 kg more than 1976 Zastava 1300. 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1976 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Zastava |
| Model | 2600 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
