1977 Nissan Laurel vs. 1979 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1979 Zastava 1300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 180 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, 1977 Nissan Laurel (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Nissan Laurel | 1979 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | Nissan | Zastava |
Model | Laurel | 1300 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2430 mm |