1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1976 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1976 Zastava 1500. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1976 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 362 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21.
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, 1995 Caterham 21 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham 21 | 1976 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Caterham | Zastava |
| Model | 21 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |
