1970 Chrysler Newport vs. 1970 Zastava 1300
To start off, both 1970 Chrysler Newport and 1970 Zastava 1300 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Newport (173 HP) has 120 more horse power than 1970 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 1970 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 935 kg more than 1970 Zastava 1300. 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, 1970 Chrysler Newport (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler Newport | 1970 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | Chrysler | Zastava |
Model | Newport | 1300 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 388 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2430 mm |