1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1982 Zastava 1500

To start off, 1982 Zastava 1500 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1982 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1982 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1612 kg more than 1982 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, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Zastava 1500. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1982 Zastava 1500 has manual transmission. 1982 Zastava 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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