1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1977 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1977 Zastava 1500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Zastava 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124. 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, 1977 Zastava 1500 (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 124 | 1977 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Zastava |
| Model | 124 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
