2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Zastava 1300

To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP) has 377 more horse power than 1971 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 281 kg more than 1971 Zastava 1300. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Zastava 1300.

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