1965 Triumph Vitesse vs. 1968 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1968 Zastava 1300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1968 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 104 kg more than 1965 Triumph Vitesse.
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 Triumph Vitesse (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Triumph Vitesse | 1968 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Triumph | Zastava |
| Model | Vitesse | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2430 mm |
