2007 Nissan 350Z vs. 1978 Zastava 1500
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 500 kg more than 1978 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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan 350Z | 1978 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Nissan | Zastava |
| Model | 350Z | 1500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
