1973 Zastava 1300 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona

To start off, both 1973 Zastava 1300 and 1973 Toyota Corona were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (82 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1973 Zastava 1300. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1973 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 18 kg more than 1973 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 Toyota Corona (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Zastava 1300. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1973 Zastava 1300 has manual transmission. 1973 Zastava 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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