1977 AMC Matador vs. 1980 Zastava 1300

To start off, 1980 Zastava 1300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 AMC Matador would be higher. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 AMC Matador (120 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 AMC Matador weights approximately 901 kg more than 1980 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, 1977 AMC Matador (298 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1977 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 1300. 1977 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1980 Zastava 1300 has manual transmission. 1980 Zastava 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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