1971 Chrysler 160 vs. 1971 Zastava 1300
To start off, both 1971 Chrysler 160 and 1971 Zastava 1300 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,639 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler 160 (79 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1971 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1971 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Chrysler 160 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler 160 | 1971 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Zastava |
| Model | 160 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2430 mm |
