1973 Honda Z vs. 1970 Zastava 1300

To start off, 1973 Honda Z is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Zastava 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Zastava 1300 (53 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1973 Honda Z. (32 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Zastava 1300 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1973 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Zastava 1300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Zastava 1300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda Z, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Zastava 1300 (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Z. (43 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Zastava 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Z.

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