1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1977 Zastava 750
To start off, 1977 Zastava 750 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera would be higher. At 785 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1977 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera should accelerate faster than 1977 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Zastava 750 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera.
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 Spider Riviera (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1977 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Abarth | Zastava |
| Model | Spider Riviera | 750 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
