1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1978 Zastava 750
To start off, 1978 Zastava 750 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 904 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alpine A 106 (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 750.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1978 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Alpine | Zastava |
| Model | A 106 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2010 mm |
