1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1982 Zastava 750
To start off, 1982 Zastava 750 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Zastava 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1982 Zastava 750. (33 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1982 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Zastava 750 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, 1959 Abarth 850 (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Zastava 750. (55 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1982 Zastava 750 | |
Make | Abarth | Zastava |
Model | 850 | 750 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |