1971 Zastava 1300 vs. 2004 Honda Civic

To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (108 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1971 Zastava 1300. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 177 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.

Because 1971 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 1971 Zastava 1300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic, 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, 2004 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Zastava 1300. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1971 Zastava 1300 has manual transmission. 1971 Zastava 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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