1975 Nissan 260 ZX vs. 1979 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1979 Zastava 1300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan 260 ZX would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 200 kg more than 1979 Zastava 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan 260 ZX (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Nissan 260 ZX | 1979 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | Nissan | Zastava |
Model | 260 ZX | 1300 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 2565 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |