1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1980 Zastava 750
To start off, 1980 Zastava 750 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 767 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Zastava 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Zastava 750 (30 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Zastava 750 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Zastava 750 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1980 Zastava 750 (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Zastava 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1980 Zastava 750 | |
Make | Abarth | Zastava |
Model | 500 | 750 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 30 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |