1980 Zastava 1300 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Zastava 1300 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 225 kg more than 1980 Zastava 1300.
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, 2013 Mini Cooper (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Zastava 1300 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Zastava | Mini |
| Model | 1300 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2467 mm |
