2008 Porsche 911 vs. 1979 Zastava 1300

To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1979 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 1300.

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