1970 Zastava 1300 vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164

To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (185 HP) has 132 more horse power than 1970 Zastava 1300. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1970 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 440 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.

Because 1970 Zastava 1300 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 1970 Zastava 1300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164, 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Zastava 1300. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 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. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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