1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 1975 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1978 Alpine A 310 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1975 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1975 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1975 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, 1978 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Zastava 1300. (94 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1978 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 310 | 1975 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Alpine | Zastava |
| Model | A 310 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2430 mm |
