2009 Jeep Commander vs. 1968 Zastava 1300

To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (210 HP) has 157 more horse power than 1968 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1968 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 409 kg more than 1968 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, 2009 Jeep Commander (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Zastava 1300. 2009 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 1968 Zastava 1300 has manual transmission. 1968 Zastava 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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