1970 Zastava 1300 vs. 1963 Rover P5

To start off, 1970 Zastava 1300 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P5 (119 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1970 Zastava 1300. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 740 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, 1963 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Zastava 1300. 1963 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1970 Zastava 1300 has manual transmission. 1970 Zastava 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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