1988 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1978 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 10 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 36 kg more than 1988 Morgan Plus 4.
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, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1988 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Morgan Plus 4 | 1978 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Morgan | Zastava |
| Model | Plus 4 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
