1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1965 Zastava 1500

To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1965 Zastava 1500. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1965 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 742 kg more than 1965 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, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Zastava 1500. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Zastava 1500. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1965 Zastava 1500 has manual transmission. 1965 Zastava 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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