1959 Morris Minor 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 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morris Minor (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Minor weights approximately 148 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, 1959 Morris Minor (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morris Minor | 1978 Zastava 750 | |
Make | Morris | Zastava |
Model | Minor | 750 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2010 mm |