1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1969 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1969 ZAZ 966 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1969 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1969 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 ZAZ 966 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
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, 1968 Abarth 1300 (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1969 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Abarth | ZAZ |
| Model | 1300 | 966 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2170 mm |
