1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1970 Zastava 1300

To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 2,444 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat 131 (75 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1970 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat 131 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1970 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 Fiat 131 (144 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Zastava 1300.

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