1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (210 HP) has 157 more horse power than 1969 Zastava 1500. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 697 kg more than 1969 Zastava 1500. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Zastava 1500. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Zastava 1500. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1969 Zastava 1500 has manual transmission. 1969 Zastava 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Zastava |
Model | Corvette | 1500 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |