1969 Citroen Dyane 4 vs. 1969 Zastava 1500

To start off, both 1969 Citroen Dyane 4 and 1969 Zastava 1500 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Zastava 1500 (53 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. (24 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 386 kg more than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1969 Zastava 1500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Zastava 1500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Citroen Dyane 4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Zastava 1500 (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Citroen Dyane 4 1969 Zastava 1500
Make Citroen Zastava
Model Dyane 4 1500
Year Released 1969 1969
Engine Size 425 cc 1294 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 24 HP 53 HP
Torque 29 Nm 93 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Vehicle Weight 594 kg 980 kg
Vehicle Length 3880 mm 4040 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1550 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2430 mm


 

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