1981 Zastava 1500 vs. 1987 Pontiac Fiero

To start off, 1987 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Pontiac Fiero (140 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Pontiac Fiero should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Fiero weights approximately 252 kg more than 1981 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, 1987 Pontiac Fiero (220 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm). This means 1987 Pontiac Fiero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 1500.

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