1972 Austin 2200 vs. 1965 Zastava 1500

To start off, 1972 Austin 2200 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 2,227 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Austin 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Austin 2200 (110 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1965 Zastava 1500. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin 2200 should accelerate faster than 1965 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin 2200 weights approximately 201 kg more than 1965 Zastava 1500. 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, 1972 Austin 2200 (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Zastava 1500. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Austin 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Zastava 1500.

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