1972 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1977 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1977 Zastava 1500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 1,480 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1977 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1977 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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, 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1977 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Zastava |
| Model | Junior | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |
