1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1968 Zastava 1300
To start off, both 1968 Fiat 500 and 1968 Zastava 1300 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Zastava 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Zastava 1300 (53 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Zastava 1300 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 474 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. 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, 1968 Zastava 1300 (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Zastava 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1968 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Zastava |
| Model | 500 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |
