2000 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1981 Zastava 1500
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 19 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 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 453 kg more than 1981 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, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Camaro | 1981 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Zastava |
| Model | Camaro | 1500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 3390 cc | 1480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |
