1979 Chrysler 160 vs. 1970 Zastava 1300

To start off, 1979 Chrysler 160 is newer by 9 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 1,639 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chrysler 160 (89 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1970 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1970 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 105 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, 1979 Chrysler 160 (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Zastava 1300.

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