1953 Lancia Appia vs. 1979 Zastava 750
To start off, 1979 Zastava 750 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,091 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Lancia Appia (37 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Lancia Appia weights approximately 173 kg more than 1979 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, 1953 Lancia Appia (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Lancia Appia | 1979 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Lancia | Zastava |
| Model | Appia | 750 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2010 mm |
