1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1972 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1979 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP) has 174 more horse power than 1972 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1972 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 706 kg more than 1972 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, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 1972 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Bitter | Zastava |
| Model | Diplomat | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2430 mm |
