1965 Steyr 650T 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 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Zastava 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Zastava 1300 (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Zastava 1300 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1965 Steyr 650T. 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, 1978 Zastava 1300 (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Zastava 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Steyr 650T | 1978 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Steyr | Zastava |
| Model | 650T | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |
