1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1962 Zastava 750
To start off, 1962 Zastava 750 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1962 Zastava 750. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1962 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1962 Zastava 750. 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, 1951 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Zastava 750. (46 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 401 | 1962 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Bristol | Zastava |
| Model | 401 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2010 mm |
