1990 Morgan 4 vs. 1981 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan 4 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1990 Morgan 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, 1990 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Morgan 4 | 1981 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Morgan | Zastava |
| Model | 4 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |
