2003 Fiat Palio vs. 1979 Zastava 1300
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Zastava 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Palio (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Because 1979 Zastava 1300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Zastava 1300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Fiat Palio (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 1979 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Zastava |
| Model | Palio | 1300 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2430 mm |
