2002 Honda Vamos vs. 1981 Zastava 1500

To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 21 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 1,480 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Zastava 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos.

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, 2002 Honda Vamos (149 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Vamos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 1500. 2002 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 1981 Zastava 1500 has manual transmission. 1981 Zastava 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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