1984 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1969 Zastava 1500

To start off, 1984 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 2,744 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mercedes-Benz S (154 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1969 Zastava 1500. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1969 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 580 kg more than 1969 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, 1984 Mercedes-Benz S (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Zastava 1500. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Zastava 1500.

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