1978 Austin Maxi vs. 1978 Zastava 1500
To start off, both 1978 Austin Maxi and 1978 Zastava 1500 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,485 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Austin Maxi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Zastava 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Austin Maxi. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1978 Austin Maxi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Zastava 1500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Zastava 1500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Austin Maxi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Zastava 1500 (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Maxi. (104 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1978 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Maxi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Maxi | 1978 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Austin | Zastava |
| Model | Maxi | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1485 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2430 mm |
