1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1978 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alpine V6 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1978 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, 1987 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1978 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Alpine | Zastava |
| Model | V6 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |
