1978 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1967 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1967 Zastava 1500. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1967 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 410 kg more than 1967 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 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Zastava 1500. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Zastava 1500. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1967 Zastava 1500 has manual transmission. 1967 Zastava 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mitsubishi Debonair | 1967 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Zastava |
Model | Debonair | 1500 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 206 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2430 mm |