2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1980 Zastava 1500
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 980 kg more than 1980 Zastava 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1980 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Zastava |
| Model | Ducato | 1500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2430 mm |
