1983 Toyota Century vs. 1973 Zastava 1300

To start off, 1983 Toyota Century is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Century (153 HP) has 100 more horse power than 1973 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1973 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Century weights approximately 816 kg more than 1973 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, 1983 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Zastava 1300. 1983 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1973 Zastava 1300 has manual transmission. 1973 Zastava 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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