2005 Zastava 103 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2005 Zastava 103 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (74 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Zastava 103. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Zastava 103. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Zastava 103 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.

Because 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Zastava 103, 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Zastava 103. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Zastava 103. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2005 Zastava 103 has manual transmission. 2005 Zastava 103 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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