1970 Zastava 1300 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express

To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 42 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (260 HP) has 207 more horse power than 1970 Zastava 1300. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1970 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1381 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 618 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Zastava 1300. 2012 Chevrolet Express 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. 2012 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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