1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1975 Zastava 1300

To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (192 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1975 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1975 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1975 Zastava 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 Zastava 1300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Zastava 1300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Alfa Romeo 164 (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Zastava 1300. (94 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Zastava 1300.

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