1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1980 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1980 Zastava 1500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130.
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, 1975 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 1980 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Zastava |
| Model | 130 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3235 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
