2008 Morgan Aero 8 vs. 1981 Zastava 1500

To start off, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1981 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, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 1500.

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