1974 Fiat 124 vs. 1965 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1974 Fiat 124 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1965 Zastava 1500. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1965 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1974 Fiat 124.
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, 1965 Zastava 1500 (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 124 | 1965 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Zastava |
| Model | 124 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |
