1958 Willys-Overland Rural vs. 1978 Zastava 750
To start off, 1978 Zastava 750 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Willys-Overland Rural would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Willys-Overland Rural is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Willys-Overland Rural (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Willys-Overland Rural should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 888 kg more than 1978 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, 1958 Willys-Overland Rural (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Willys-Overland Rural will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Willys-Overland Rural | 1978 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Willys-Overland | Zastava |
| Model | Rural | 750 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2636 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2010 mm |
