1979 Lada 1200 vs. 1967 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1979 Lada 1200 is newer by 12 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lada 1200 (61 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1967 Zastava 1500. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1967 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1979 Lada 1200.
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, 1967 Zastava 1500 (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lada 1200 | 1967 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Lada | Zastava |
| Model | 1200 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2430 mm |
