1969 Skoda 1202 vs. 1965 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1969 Skoda 1202 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Zastava 1500 (53 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1969 Skoda 1202. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1965 Zastava 1500.
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, 1965 Zastava 1500 (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Skoda 1202 | 1965 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Skoda | Zastava |
| Model | 1202 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1174 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2430 mm |
