1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1979 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1979 Zastava 1300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Zastava 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 88 kg more than 1979 Zastava 1300. 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, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1979 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Zastava |
Model | Giulia | 1300 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |