1971 Zastava 1300 vs. 2011 Seat Altea

To start off, 2011 Seat Altea is newer by 40 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Altea (148 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1971 Zastava 1300. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1971 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Altea weights approximately 410 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, 2011 Seat Altea, 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, 2011 Seat Altea (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Zastava 1300.

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