1974 Morgan 4 vs. 1977 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1977 Zastava 1500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1977 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1974 Morgan 4.
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, 1974 Morgan 4 (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Morgan 4 | 1977 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Morgan | Zastava |
Model | 4 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |