1998 Porsche 911 vs. 1976 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 22 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 467 more horse power than 1976 Zastava 1500. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1976 Zastava 1500. 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 1976 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Porsche | Zastava |
| Model | 911 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 1480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 537 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2430 mm |
