1974 Renault 12 vs. 1974 Zastava 1300

To start off, both 1974 Renault 12 and 1974 Zastava 1300 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Zastava 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Zastava 1300 (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Zastava 1300 should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1974 Renault 12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 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 1974 Zastava 1300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Renault 12, 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 Renault 12 (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1974 Renault 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Zastava 1300.

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