1966 Fiat 2300 vs. 1976 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1976 Zastava 1300 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1976 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1976 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 350 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, 1966 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 2300 | 1976 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Zastava |
| Model | 2300 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
