1972 Porsche 914 vs. 1977 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1977 Zastava 1300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1977 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1977 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914.
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 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Porsche 914 | 1977 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | Porsche | Zastava |
Model | 914 | 1300 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |