1977 Fiat 133 vs. 1977 Zastava 1500
To start off, both 1977 Fiat 133 and 1977 Zastava 1500 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,480 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Zastava 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1977 Fiat 133. 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 Zastava 1500 (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 133 | 1977 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Zastava |
| Model | 133 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2430 mm |
