1977 Dodge Aspen vs. 1977 Zastava 1300
To start off, both 1977 Dodge Aspen and 1977 Zastava 1300 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1977 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1977 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 525 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1977 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Dodge Aspen | 1977 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Dodge | Zastava |
| Model | Aspen | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2430 mm |
