1972 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1979 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1979 Zastava 1500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 Spider (121 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1979 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Zastava |
| Model | Spider | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |
