1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1972 Zastava 1300

To start off, 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1972 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1972 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 645 kg more than 1972 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, 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Zastava 1300. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1972 Zastava 1300 has manual transmission. 1972 Zastava 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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