1974 Honda 145 vs. 1978 Zastava 1500

To start off, 1978 Zastava 1500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda 145 would be higher. At 1,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Zastava 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1974 Honda 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 Zastava 1500 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 1978 Zastava 1500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Honda 145, 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, 1974 Honda 145 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Honda 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 1500.

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