1978 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1982 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1982 Zastava 1500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1982 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1982 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 219 kg more than 1982 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1982 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Zastava |
| Model | GTV | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
