1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1976 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1976 Zastava 1500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,480 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Zastava 1500 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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, 1976 Zastava 1500 (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 1976 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Zastava |
| Model | 500 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |
